Job # 55002328
Assists in managing the overall administrative functions of the Office. Assists in planning, coordinating, and organizing work assignments and projects. Coordinates and reviews for accuracy personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification packages and performance evaluations.
Assists in maintaining file system, correspondence, meeting minutes, personnel actions, and other related documents. Coordinates with management and other administrative staff on purchases, transfers, and surplus of equipment to ensure department procedures are followed and all offices are in compliance. Processes purchasing card charges in Florida Accounting Information Resource subsystem (FLAIR) according to procedure. Reviews and distributes mail.
Processes correspondence and requests for staff and management. Serves on and supports administrative support and special events committees such as Safety Coordination, New Employee Orientation, and Awards and Recognition as needed.
Coordinates, schedules and sets up conferences and meetings for the Office/Section. Provides direction and assistance to staff on personnel rules, travel requests/reimbursements, and other department policies, procedures.
Works with Management and staff to coordinate, process, and research as necessary, personnel paperwork in accordance with department requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to collect data relating to administrative functions such as human resources, purchasing or report writing. Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to supervise and evaluate employee performance. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill in reading, interpreting, communicating applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An associate degree from an accredited college or university. Administrative or clerical experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
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