Administrative Secretary

Department: UF/Brevard County Extension Services Off

Organizational Unit: Agriculture and Extension Service

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$20.29 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include occasional evenings and weekends. Performs skilled office and clerical work for UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Services. Work requires a basic knowledge of the office operation and includes significant internal and external high-level contacts. Emphasis is placed upon dealing with highly political, confidential, and diplomatic matters requiring extreme tact and poise. May supervise other clerical staff.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of general clerical experience PLUS two (2) years of responsible, independent secretarial work that includes experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other similar software; OR one (1) year of experience as a Brevard County Secretary. Additional qualifying education and/or may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass the Brevard County typing test at 45 correct words per minute. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:3 - 5 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   • Good speech; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; None; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • Works Closely with Others; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with noisy conditions; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With poor lighting; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A