Program Specialist

Job Title

This is professional work conducting and/or coordinating a support function for the Senate's Ethics & Election Committee.

Examples of Work Performed

Inputs and updates data to the database used by the Senate to process executive appointments.

Prepares correspondence used to request background information from various agencies regarding executive appointments.

Monitors and keeps up-to-date status information on all correspondence.

Prepares appointee files for review.

Conducts detailed research into assigned subjects pertaining to executive appointments.

Identifies problems, researches solutions, and communicates with other staff to determine the best course of action on policy options regarding executive appointments.

Assists in the proofreading of documents included in appointee files.

Assists in preparing reports on committee actions.

Tracks legislation affecting boards and appointees.

Maintains financial or other administrative records, monitors budgetary activities, and prepares status reports.

Reconciles year-end records and prepares annual reports.

Assists in formulating, interpreting, applying, and assuring conformance with administrative policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the executive appointments process.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to understand and apply related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to use tact and exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data/information.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field and three years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, human resource, staff development or training, purchasing, research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) Certificate, business or public administration can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who are knowledgeable and familiar with the principles, practices, and procedures of the legislative process and the executive appointments process.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:

Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month

5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month

Over 10 years - 15 hours per month

Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium.

Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday

Total Compensation Statement

The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $50,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.