What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ASSISTANT position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 843067
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 60022607
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60022607
Salary: $33,760.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/18/2024
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Florida Department of Children & Families – Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency
Description: This is work providing high-level administrative support to a Program Administrator in the operation of of the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program in Miami-Dade County. This conducting research, preparing written reports and correspondences, handling information requests, receiving visitors, scheduling meetings, handling phone calls nd performing other administrative or clerical functions as identified. The preferred applicant is self-driven, highly motivated and has the ability to work independently.
- Compiles and analyzes data for administrative decisions.
- Reviews, analyzes, and prepares drafts of memoranda and correspondence for administrative decisions and policies.
- Coordinates collection and presentation of data for use in preparation of budgets.
- Installs budget control methods concerning all phases of budget in fiscal, personnel and related administrative areas.
- Interprets established policy and provides information for the resolution of problems.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Three 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.
- Vocational/technical training in the area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience.
- A high school diploma or its equivalent can substitute for one year of the required work experience.
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.
Salary : $33,760
