Current job title: Departmental Analyst
Industry: Government
Department: Housing and Community
Development
Years worked in this industry: 3.5
years
Years worked in this department: 3.5
years
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department):
[Held executive secretary position prior to this promotion]
Previous experience, communication skills, excellent writing, professional
interaction with public.
I was a
manager in my previous job and this helped.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 1
Typical work hours: 7:30-4:30 M-F
Weekends or overtime hours: Sometimes,
not often and I do get paid.
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): $48,000 - $58,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Excellent. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flex
spending, retirement.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
CDBG, Section 8, Inclusionary Housing
A typical day on the job: As with
anyone’s answer, no day is typical, nor should it be.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Meaningful work that serves
citizens.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Potential program cuts from
state and federal government.
Type of workspace/office:
Receptionist counter
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Take care of my boss. Other
areas of responsibility: Travel, HR, PR, budget, purchasing, research,
policy creation and implementation, general office management.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Intelligence, maturity and an affable demeanor.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, printer, fax, copier.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Expert knowledge of Outlook and Word and Internet Research. Helpful: Excel
and PowerPoint.
Critical soft skills: These are most
critical: writing, talking, dealing with a variety of personalities. And
why? Human/social/interpersonal skills will always be essential. Mastering
them will make you go far.
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: West/Southwest
U.S.
Karen Porter, The Administrative Professional Job Performance and Career Success Coach™