Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support)

This position coordinates administrative tasks and assignments on a variety of administrative matters.

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 - Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Performs special assignments, research, and report preparation.
• Reviews records and reports that require action and recommends solutions or courses of action.
• Assists supervisor in handling daily administrative duties and acts in matters where authority has been delegated.
• Prepares confidential correspondence, secures information necessary for preparing replies, and answers telephone inquiries to relieve supervisor from routine assignments.
• Processes a variety of correspondence, investigates subject matter, and prepares replies.
• Performs general office management duties.
• Assists in planning full committee and/or subcommittee meetings and workshops.
• Responsible for preparing notices, detailed agenda, bill analyses and/or budget notes, and other meeting materials, as well as recording and reporting out meetings.
• Serves as the official custodian of bills referred to committee.
• Drafts amendments and bills at direction of other committee staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

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.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee