Job Description
EIVIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Secretary I
Closing Date: 04/28/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-441
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Public Works
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 186 S. Skill Center Road, .
Area of Interest: Administrative
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Range $14.71 - $21.91 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: YES
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Secretary I performs routine secretarial assignments or a series of clerical and secretarial tasks. Some
positions will require the ability to transcribe taped material. Secretary I is distinguished from the Secretary II
primarily by the less complicated and more restricted clerical and secretarial assignments and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Answer telephone inquiries and speak with individuals who may come into the department with questions
and/or Concerns and direct them to the appropriate individual.
0 Compose and prepare initial drafts of documents/correspondence, make corrections and prepare ?naldocument for circulation as directed.Responsible for receiving, stamping, logging and distributing department mail.Set-up and maintain all ?les.May assist in recording and transcribing, proofreading and editing meeting minutes.Provide secretarial assistance to director, of?ce manager, and/or administrative assistant on day-to-dayoperations.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.Skill in operating a typewriter and other common of?ce equipment.Skill in taking notes and transcribing dictation from tape or notes (required for some positions).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community
Of?cials and the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience in general clerical work.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Tribal Driving Permit can be required.BENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copv of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 04/28/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-441
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Public Works
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 186 S. Skill Center Road, .
Area of Interest: Administrative
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Range $14.71 - $21.91 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit Required: YES
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Secretary I performs routine secretarial assignments or a series of clerical and secretarial tasks. Some
positions will require the ability to transcribe taped material. Secretary I is distinguished from the Secretary II
primarily by the less complicated and more restricted clerical and secretarial assignments and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Answer telephone inquiries and speak with individuals who may come into the department with questions
and/or Concerns and direct them to the appropriate individual.
0 Compose and prepare initial drafts of documents/correspondence, make corrections and prepare ?naldocument for circulation as directed.Responsible for receiving, stamping, logging and distributing department mail.Set-up and maintain all ?les.May assist in recording and transcribing, proofreading and editing meeting minutes.Provide secretarial assistance to director, of?ce manager, and/or administrative assistant on day-to-dayoperations.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.Skill in operating a typewriter and other common of?ce equipment.Skill in taking notes and transcribing dictation from tape or notes (required for some positions).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community
Of?cials and the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience in general clerical work.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Tribal Driving Permit can be required.BENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copv of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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