What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant III position at Palm Beach County?
ISSUED: 06/23/2026
CLOSES: 06/30/2026
Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.
Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows
This is advanced coordination work assisting in a wide variety of specialized projects/programs for a large Department. Responsible for planning and directing operational programs in which coordination and administrative supervision are the most important aspects of the work. Work involves assisting the Director in overall administration and management. Acts as records custodian for the Administrative Section by tracking correspondence, personal records, and all documentation generated by the Director. Greets visitors to the office; interviews, screens, and refers callers; arranges appointments and coordinates meetings. Performs Human Resources (HR) functions for the Department, including coordinating recruitment activities, onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining personnel records, processing HR-related documentation, monitoring compliance with County policies and procedures, and serving as a liaison with Human Resources staff. Assists management with employee-related matters, personnel actions, training coordination, leave tracking, and other administrative functions necessary to support departmental operations. Maintains employee files for accuracy to include disciplinary action forms, grievances, and resolutions, etc. Reviews paperwork submitted to the Director for timeliness of submission, grammar, logic, and action taken; forwards copies to the appropriate personnel. Schedules appointments for the Director, maintains an up-to-date calendar, and organizes meetings. Serve as Housing and Economic Development (HED) point of contact for other County personnel and the public. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results achieved.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible office experience, which includes six (6) months reviewing, overseeing, and leading the work of others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience providing customer service in person/over the telephone (must specify on application),
- Experience working as an Administrative Assistant (must specify on application),
- Experience typing correspondence and reports (must specify on application),
- Experience using Human Resources Information System (HRIS) (must specify on application),
- Experience using MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access, and
- Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).
All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.
In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Pension PlanSalary : $25 - $43