State of Florida · 6 days ago
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 48003737
The Florida Department of Education is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support its operations. The role involves scheduling appointments, managing office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks to assist the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Communicates administrative and clerical policies and procedures
Reports to and assists the Operations and Management Consultant Manager in all areas as needed
Assists in scheduling appointments for new hire intakes
Performs incidental typing for accuracy, completeness, and for compliance with established standards and policies
Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
Files general office material and perform other routine office duties
Ensures compliance with state statue regarding the preparations and processing of travel
Proofs and edits correspondence, and edits reports for publications
Assists management staff with audit preparations
Answer the Division mainline and assists other support staff within the division as needed with telephone coverage
Provide direct support to the division office staff which includes all secretarial support activities related to travel itineraries, and other records and forms
Assists with IT inventory and services as a property custodian
Assists with division staff with Paperless Communications
Maintains division office supplies including MFMP procurement
Qualification
Required
Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety
Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: Any position held by a State of Florida Agency, Any position held by a Florida University, All periods of employment from high school graduation, All periods of current or prior unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for, Any Education, Any Volunteer Experience, Your resume and application must match
Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps
It is unacceptable to use the statement 'See Resume' in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications
The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system
If claiming Veteran's Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only
If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process
Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
Proficiency in using computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and with others as a team
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities
Preferred
Applicants who have two or more years of administrative experience
Applicants who have experience with Microsoft Office
Benefits
State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required )
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
Company
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