ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I * - 60025189

Requisition No: 876681 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I * - 60025189 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60025189 Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolAnticipated Vacancy

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 60025189

Internal Agency Annual Salary: $34,760.00 – $52,664.33

DESCRIPTION

This position provides assistance to the Adult Protective Services Program Administrator through proficiency in a wide variety of confidential budgetary, fiscal, personnel, and administrative matters. Responsibilities involve a high degree of knowledge and skill in all operations and programs, requiring initiative and utilizing independent judgment, assessing office and program management needs, all while operating within well-established policies, rules, regulations, and statutory guidelines. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Administrator. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Compose, type, proofread, and process a variety of routine correspondence and forms, including but not limited to those related to personnel changes, attendance and leave issues, travel reimbursement requests, disciplinary documentation, monitoring activities, and fiscal matters. Assist Human Services Counselors with completing various vouchers for submission to the Central Office. Complete CCDA spreadsheet monthly and forward to Human Services Specialist. Process purchase requisitions and receiving reports according to state guidelines. Maintain equipment inventory for the unit and check and order supplies for program staff on an as needed basis. Copier services for Florida State Hospital and Quincy office Receive and screen incoming mail, processing those items which can be handled personally, forward the rest to appropriate staff with necessary background materials. Type and prepare meeting minutes for all conference calls and meetings facilitated by the Supervisor within 48 hours of the event. Assist Bay, Jackson, Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla, and Franklin Counties Investigations/Services unit with case assignment, records maintenance, supply request, equipment and inventory tracking and other related duties. Assist with record requests for Legal Department Act as the Human Resources liaison for Adult Protective Services, preparing and submitting new hire packets, Request for Personnel Action and position descriptions. Assist with the development of employment advertisements in People First/Talent Management. Receive visitors and telephone calls, referring inquiries to appropriate locations or staff. Attend trainings and meetings as assigned. Review, process and track all work assignments within the unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of responses. Provide technical assistance to staff regarding computer and administrative issues. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.) Knowledge of administrative principles and practices. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing. Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma 2+ years of related work experience 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.