REMOTE Administrative Professional

Administrative Assistant I

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Children and Families

Administrative Assistant I

Pay Plan: Career Service

Florida Department of Children & Families – Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. We have excellent benefits, including affordable health insurance plans, a liberal sick and annual leave policy, and tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities. We offer 9 holidays and 1 personal day, FRS Investment or FRS Pension plans, and numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit programs.

The incumbent provides a high level of administrative support to management personnel and is responsible for a wide range of duties to help maintain the smooth flow of day-to-day operations. Positions will be housed within the Region based on physical location of selected candidates. Salary does not include an additional bi-weekly competitive area differential of $48.80. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.

Operate office equipment with proficiency and use a variety of accounting, word-processing, graphic presentation, and database software applications.

Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience. Administrative or clerical experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Essential Skills: Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), excellent typing, communication, writing, and time management skills are needed to perform the duties of this position.

State of Florida Employment applications must reflect most current position and all previous employment history in order to receive full consideration.

Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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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). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.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. 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 clickinghere ( .