What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Research Assistant position at The State of Florida?
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Job Title Legislative Research Assistant
Salary See Position Description
Job Type Salaried Full-Time
Location Tallahassee, Florida
Office Office of Administration & Professional Development
General Summary
This individual performs administrative tasks and supports the Office of Administration & Professional Development with research and writing to assist with administrative and professional development processes and functions, including the responsibility to produce training resources and assist in problem-solving.
Examples of Work Performed
Administration
- Answers and resolves internal and external telephone inquiries.
- Greets and directs visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
- Performs daily administrative and general office management duties (maintains office email account inbox, maintains office supplies, manages office mail and calendar, etc.)
- Processes a variety of correspondence, investigates subject matter, and prepares replies.
- Makes arrangements for meeting agendas and office systems.
- Assists in planning trainings by securing space, equipment, and training materials.
- Maintains financial or other administrative records and prepares status reports.
- Acts as liaison with other House offices, legislative offices, state agencies and private vendors on administrative matters.
Research
- Monitors the training progress of House staff through online learning management system.
- Assists the office in creating training sessions and uploading resources.
- Coordinates and delivers information or data to specified individuals.
- Conducts detailed research of assigned subjects pertaining to office processes or operations.
- Obtains, complies, interprets, and maintains statistical information or data and assists administrative & professional development staff in preparing reports as requested.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Florida state government.
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with members of the public and elected officials.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the office staff.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Salary
Commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Submission of Application
Interested parties may apply with cover letter and resume via GovernmentJobs.com or send an Alternate Application (Download PDF reader)to:
Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
or email HouseAPD@FLHouse.gov
Accomodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
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