Requisition No: 827185 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 60057802

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60057802 

Salary: 32,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2024 

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Florida Department of Children & Families - Children’s Legal Services Program

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our Children's Legal Services Division, a premier statewide law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work among an elite group of dedicated legal child advocates to ensure justice for the children of Florida.

Description: This is a high-level administrative position that provides support to a team of paralegals and attorneys assigned to our Children’s Legal Services program by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, assisting with program management, assisting constituents, and performing administrative and clerical functions. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Location: Sarasota County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Sarasota County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.

Annual Salary: $32,760.00. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.

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:
• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• 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 contribution (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Job Responsibilities/Examples of Work May Include:

• Scheduling meetings and appointments;
• Answering questions and providing information about policies and procedures;
• Receiving, processing, and tracking correspondence, mail, and work assignments;
• Establishing and maintain records, filing systems, and logs;
• Researching special projects for CLS regional and circuit leadership;
• Preparing and monitoring reports for program duties and special projects;
• Composing and distributing correspondence, reports, and forms;
• Coordinating with CLS regional and circuit leadership to monitor budget activity;
• Preparing purchase requisitions;
• Maintaining equipment inventory;
• Preparing travel reimbursement requests and clearing Purchasing Card charges; and
• Engaging in cross-training of other administrative support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of office professionalism and practices.
• Computer experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to use copying and fax machine.
• Ability to organize files and other records.
• Ability to enter data in records management systems.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.
• Prior experience working in a legal office preferred.

Special Note:

• Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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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 PeopleFirst Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes.

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.

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.