ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Administrative Assistant I

This position is located at the Escambia Regional Juvenile Detention Center and handles all facility matters relating to Fiscal for the facility. This is work providing high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, assisting with program management, assisting constituents, and performing administrative and clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Incumbents may also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection, and the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of Word and Excel. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, purchasing or report writing. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures and utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Preferred qualifications include three years of secretarial or clerical work experience. College education can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45-quarter hours for each year of the required work experience. A high school diploma or its equivalency can substitute for one year of the required work experience. This position requires experience working in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SAMAS/FLAIR Accounting Systems. Selected candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.