Administrative Assistant - Support Services - Corrections Department

Orange County, FL • Orlando, FL

344d • $20 - $27

About The Position

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of secretarial or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to type at a rate of 40 correct words per minute
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet or presentation software

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and assistance to management and/or professional staff.
• Conducts research and compiles data or administers technical systems.
• Performs various complex administrative and confidential duties supporting divisional manager.
• Composes, proofreads and edits division correspondences, documents, memos, spreadsheet, minutes, logs, and reports for final approval or signature of divisional manager.
• Provides information on county policies and procedures to county employees and citizens.
• Conducts research, data collection and analysis of information for use in reports, presentations and meetings.
• Provides administrative support for any board or committee established and maintained by department.
• Prepares board or committee decisions for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Records, transcribes and publishes from audio tapes or written notes/formal board minutes.
• Schedules, coordinates and prepares meetings and agendas; collects and provides support materials, coordinates staff reports and prepares consolidation of reports for use by appropriate staff, consultants and other interested parties.
• Ensures appeals and public hearings requests are handled in a timely manner.
• Interacts with elected officials, consultants, County staff members and the general public.
• Maintains data used in software applications, creates management reports and reviews information for compliance with County policy and procedures.
• Participates in emergency activities/response.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees