Administrative Assistant

Job ID

40197

Location

Zoning

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Zoning Division is comprised of a team of 36 diverse and talented staff members, responsible for residential and commercial permitting review, addressing, arbor and landscaping review, processing variances and special exceptions, and reviewing cases that go before the Development Review Committee, among other responsibilities.

The Zoning Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. This position will provide administrative support to the management team and Zoning Division staff. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Division Manager and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved.

* Please read carefully*

The recruitment process for the Administrative Assistant position includes an assessment.

Only qualified applicants will be eligible to participate in the Administrative Assistant assessment process as determined by the Planning Environmental Development Services Department. Qualified applicants will receive an assessment link via email from TestGenius (View email address on click.appcast.io) with directions on how to complete this assessment virtually. You will need access to a computer to complete this assessment.

The period to complete the assessment is tentatively scheduled for 8/6/2026 - 8/9/2026.

All qualified candidates will receive notification of their eligibility via e-mail to the e-mail address that you provide at the time of application. All communications will be sent via e-mail to the e-mail address listed on the application by the applicant.

Testing and interview dates, locations, and times are subject to change. All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent to the e-mail address listed on the application. It is very important that applicants check their e-mail on a regular basis, including your junk/spam folder.

Job Description

Representative Duties/Assignments:

* Performs various complex administrative and confidential duties supporting divisional manager.

* Composes, proofreads and edits division correspondences, documents, memos, spreadsheet, minutes, logs, and reports for final approval or signature of division manager.

* Responsible for travel arrangements for the Division.

* Provides administrative support for the Board of Zoning Adjustment and prepares board or committee decisions for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.

* Schedules, coordinates and prepares meetings and agendas, as needed; collects and provides support materials.

* Ensures appeals and public hearings requests are handled in a timely manner.

* Responsible for Public Records Management for the Division.

* Process purchase requests, invoices, refunds, and P-Card/T-Card documentation.

* Support payroll processing as payroll custodian.

* Serve as first line support for computers, printers, and office equipment issues reported by staff, assessing the problem and determining whether it can be resolved inhouse or requires escalation to ISS.

* Serve as the division's inventory custodian for all technology and equipment assets, maintaining accurate records of computers, laptops, monitors, phones, and other electronics, and coordinate equipment turn ins

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of secretarial or administrative experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences:

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Application Deadline

Open Date: 07/23/2026

Close Date: 07/25/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 013 - From $21.51 to $34.40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

* 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.

* 18 days paid time off per year.

* Longevity bonus based on years of service.

* 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.

* Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.

* Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.

* Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

* Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.

* Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.

* Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.

* Tuition reimbursement program.

* Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Administration Building

201 South Rosalind Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.