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MyFlorida ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 60002804 in FT MYERS, Florida
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 60002804
Date: Jun 28, 2024
Location:
FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208
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Requisition No: 829485
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 60002804
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60002804
Salary: $32,760.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2024
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This is a fast-paced clerical job for self-starters and independent workers
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides clerical support for a multi-function Family Safety Unit. This employee functions on an independent level while performing a variety of duties, which require initiative and sound judgment. Must be able to keep pace with high level Department staff.
Meets the public as receptionist, in person and on the telephone. Maintains a current working knowledge of the Department of Children and Families and community resources in order to screen and route clients and answer questions or complaints.
Responsible for typing all correspondence, memorandums, reports, records and other related work from rough drafts, notes and oral instructions. (examples: court reports, petitions, and court orders) Reviews typed materials for accuracy, completeness, adequacy and for compliance with established standards and policies. Complies routine case correspondence as required and assists in tracking required documents for timely submission.
Type and submit personnel forms and/or evaluations, timely and accurately.
Responsible for preparing mileage vouchers for Family Safety staff.
Maintains the filing system, which includes archiving.
Monitors supplies and maintains advanced ordering to ensure a constant supply of forms, documents, materials and supplies.
Responsible for date stamping and timely distribution of incoming mail.
Attends all necessary staff meetings and job-related training.
Pe rforms other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Office procedures and practices;
Principles and techniques of effective communication;
Methods of data collection; and
Basic arithmetic.
Ability to:
Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
Perform basic calculations;
Work independently;
Problem solve;
Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
Communicate effectively;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
This position will be serving the Operations Managers of the Suncoast South Region. Travel may be occasionally required with mileage reimbursement offered. The position can be housed in either Fort Myers, Bradenton or Sarasota depending upon the home location of the successful candidate.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
DCF is focused on investing in its world-class workforce!
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#::text=It) And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral