What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 61000125 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 886548
Agency: Public Service Commission
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 61000125
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 61000125
Salary: $40,000 - $45,000
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026
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Administrative Assistant II
Florida Public Service Commission
Division of Economics
Career Service – Open Competitive
Tallahassee, FL
Application Deadline: November 11, 2026
$40,000 - $45,000
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive some of their most essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. In doing so, the FPSC exercises regulatory authority over utilities in one or more of three key areas: rate base/economic regulation; competitive market oversight; and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service.
Benefits
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:
The Division of Economics provides recommendations on the design and application of utility rates and tariffs for the electric, natural gas, and water and wastewater utilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction. The Division also reviews depreciation rates and practices, as well as utility forecasts in rate and other Commission proceedings. For the electric and natural gas industries, the Division also evaluates: (1) utility conservation program costs and achievements in meeting conservation goals, and (2) territorial agreements and disputes. In addition, the Division provides an analysis of the costs and benefits of proposed Commission rules for all regulated industries.
Description Of Job Duties
Assists the Bureau Chief of Conservation and Forecasting in the operation of the bureau, edits professional staff’s written work product for style and formatting, files staff recommendations in coordination with the Clerk’s office, prepares and maintains internal/external correspondence, and serves as Division of Economics’ confidential documents coordinator. This position will assist employees with agency protocols, create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. This position will also facilitate staff interviews and perform other administrative/clerical duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma and two years of secretarial or clerical work experience. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience.
Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application.
Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check.
Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process.
Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment.
Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
EEO/AA And Accommodation
The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Post-Employment Restrictions
Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination.
Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995.
How To Apply
You may apply on-line for this position at https://jobs.myflorida.com/go/Public-Service-Commission/2818000/ . If you experience problems applying on-line, please call People First Staffing Administration toll free at 1-877-562-7287.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Agency: Public Service Commission
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 61000125
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 61000125
Salary: $40,000 - $45,000
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Administrative Assistant II
Florida Public Service Commission
Division of Economics
Career Service – Open Competitive
Tallahassee, FL
Application Deadline: November 11, 2026
$40,000 - $45,000
- ANTICIPATED VACANCY***
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive some of their most essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. In doing so, the FPSC exercises regulatory authority over utilities in one or more of three key areas: rate base/economic regulation; competitive market oversight; and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service.
Benefits
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:
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options (For more information, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health );
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click https://myfrs.com );
- Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave;
- Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year;
- State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- Deferred Compensation Plan;
- Tax Beneficial Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Flexible Work Schedules;
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click http://studentaid.gov/publicservice );
- And more!
The Division of Economics provides recommendations on the design and application of utility rates and tariffs for the electric, natural gas, and water and wastewater utilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction. The Division also reviews depreciation rates and practices, as well as utility forecasts in rate and other Commission proceedings. For the electric and natural gas industries, the Division also evaluates: (1) utility conservation program costs and achievements in meeting conservation goals, and (2) territorial agreements and disputes. In addition, the Division provides an analysis of the costs and benefits of proposed Commission rules for all regulated industries.
Description Of Job Duties
Assists the Bureau Chief of Conservation and Forecasting in the operation of the bureau, edits professional staff’s written work product for style and formatting, files staff recommendations in coordination with the Clerk’s office, prepares and maintains internal/external correspondence, and serves as Division of Economics’ confidential documents coordinator. This position will assist employees with agency protocols, create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. This position will also facilitate staff interviews and perform other administrative/clerical duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma and two years of secretarial or clerical work experience. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience.
Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application.
Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check.
Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process.
Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment.
Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
EEO/AA And Accommodation
The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Post-Employment Restrictions
Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination.
Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995.
How To Apply
You may apply on-line for this position at https://jobs.myflorida.com/go/Public-Service-Commission/2818000/ . If you experience problems applying on-line, please call People First Staffing Administration toll free at 1-877-562-7287.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000