The general purpose of the occupational analysis is to provide workable, basic information dealing with the many and varied duties performed in the administrative assisting occupation. The document opens with a brief introduction followed by a job description. The bulk of the document is presented in table form. Nine duties are broken down into a number of tasks and for each task a table is presented, showing: tools, equipment, materials, objects acted upon; performance knowledge (related also to decisions, cues and errors); safety--hazard; science; math--number systems; and communications. The duties include: coordinating application of government rules and regulations and personnel procedures; supervising work; conducting research reports; organizing staff meetings, orientations, conferences, or conventions; building good public relations; purchasing office equipment and supplies; preparing for business trips; and processing correspondence. Appended are lists of precautions for safety hazards and standard office supplies. (BP)