STAFF ASSISTANT - 60020654

Staff AssistantThis is work providing high-level administrative support to Economic Self-Sufficiency Program Administrator by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, assisting with program management, assisting constituents, and performing administrative and clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Incumbents may also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.Minimum Requirements:Two years of secretarial or clerical work experience.Vocational/technical training in secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience.A high school diploma or its equivalent can substitute for one year of the required work experience.Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of office procedures and practices.Knowledge of the methods of data collection.Knowledge of basic arithmetic.Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to work independently.Examples of Job Characteristics:Performing Administrative ActivitiesCommunicating With Other WorkersAnalyzing Data or InformationGetting Information Needed to Do the JobProcessing InformationMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesCoordinating Work and Activities of OthersInterpreting Meaning of Information to OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining RelationshipsCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.