Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support)

Administrative CoordinatorThis position coordinates administrative tasks and assignments on a variety of administrative matters.Financial disclosure is required pursuant to sections and , Florida Statutes. This position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.Examples of work performed include:Performing special assignments, research, and report preparation.Reviewing records and reports that require action and recommending solutions or courses of action.Assisting supervisor in handling daily administrative duties and acting in matters where authority has been delegated.Preparing confidential correspondence, securing information necessary for preparing replies, and answering telephone inquiries to relieve supervisor from routine assignments.Processing a variety of correspondence, investigating subject matter, and preparing replies.Assisting in formulating and recommending programs and policies of the unit; interpreting and administering policies.Performing general office management duties.Assisting in planning full committee and/or subcommittee meetings and workshops.Being responsible for preparing notices, detailed agenda, bill analyses and/or budget notes, and other meeting materials, as well as recording and reporting out meetings.Serving as the official custodian of bills referred to committee.Drafting amendments and bills.Performing other related duties as required.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.Knowledge of research techniques.Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.Ability to handle confidential information.Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Minimum qualifications include:A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.Accommodation for disability can be requested by notifying Human Resources at .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 options include the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment. Dental insurance 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.Leave accrual benefits include annual leave and sick leave based on creditable state service.Life and disability insurance provide coverage and benefits.Retirement participation is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees.Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan include Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Program, and a competitive Deferred Compensation Plan.Paid holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Personal Holiday.The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate.