Requisition No: 828016 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - SES - 42002563

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42002563 

Salary: $39,500.24 - $49,500.10 

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I – SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETETIVE OPPORTUNITY ***

CONTACT:

Stephen Montgomery (352) 395-4933

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of administrative experience; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience; or

Administrative or clerical experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements.

Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a professional and confidential position assisting management in the coordination of administrative tasks and/or assignments which are complex in nature and very broad in objective with integration of diverse functions. Work involves the performance of administrative objectives and priorities which involve independent planning and coordination.

Responsible for the overall administrative function of the district. This includes the responsibility for all employee records, personnel matters which include assisting and reviewing all work assignments as it relates to carrying out the rules and regulations in regards to employment, terminations, demotions, disciplinary actions, grievance proceedings, insurance, retirement, commercial driver licenses, drug testing program and worker’s compensation issues. This position assists the Center Manager with the research, development and implementation of subject matters relating to collective bargaining issues.

Represents the Center Manager in contacts with public officials, other governmental agencies, and the public including providing information to newspapers, television stations, and other news media; carries out assignments and acts for the Center Manager during absences. Processes a variety of correspondence, investigates subject matter, and prepares replies.

Maintains contact list for the District Work Capacity Testing Program, which includes the pre-employment testing of firefighter candidates, subsequent annual testing, and arranging medical testing.

Serves as the official liaison between the district and state office on all administrative matters.

Performs related work duties as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.