Administrative Assistant IV:Performs administrative office support-related work for department staff, the general public, and one or more projects and/or specialized programs. Work requires contact with high-level managers, executives, governmental officials and private entities. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:Administrative Assistant IV:Represents the supervisor at meetings and is in contact with other governmental agencies and professional groups.Attends meetings with supervisor; takes notes, summarizes, and follows up on any actions that need to take place.Coordinates with other state agencies, private entities, and within the Department to meet program guidelines anddeadlines.Edits correspondence, reports, forms, and documents for proper format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographicalerrors, syntax, style, sentence structure, content, and clarity.Receives requests for information, conducts background research, compiles pertinent data, and disseminates information.Reviews information going to the supervisor and highlights important matters; researches and provides additionalinformation as needed; briefs supervisor on background information needed for meetings.Maintains calendars for department personnel to include scheduling meetings, coordinating and making appointments, andtravel arrangements.Uses database, spreadsheet or graphics software applications to prepare complex statistical reports and/or presentationsand verifies for accuracy and completeness.Coordinates travel services to include making travel arrangements, securing transportation and lodging services, andsubmitting reimbursement on the travelerandrsquo;s behalf.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.