ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37001307

Requisition No: 866813 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37001307

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001307 

Salary:  $2,985.36 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/23/2025 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I- 37001307

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Apopka, Florida

Closing Date: 12.23.2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Wekiwa Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Administrative Assistant I position. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills. The applicant will support the park in administrative services. 

The Administrative Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the operational and financial functions of four Florida State Parks. This position ensures compliance with state regulations, manages fiscal and purchasing activities, supports concession and property management, and provides administrative and visitor services. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to upholding the mission of the Florida Park Service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position assists in planning, coordinating and implementing all administrative and budgetary activities involved in all park operations.

Performs assigned fiscal audits, acts as purchasing agent, monitors and tracks park budget, prepares budget reports. Processes payment of utility bills, requisitions and initiates purchase orders through My Florida Market Place. Maintains work project tracking forms, expenditures for projects and project files.  Acts as primary liaison for the Purchasing Card Program.  Ensures compliance with all purchasing regulations.  Programs office equipment, operate personal computer, E-Mail, Internet, multi-lines phone system, two-way radio system.  Acts as liaison for assigned personnel and worker’s compensation actions.  May assist the Park Manager by coordinating the work of toll collectors.  Prepares special correspondence, and acts as property custodian.  Assists Park Manager in budget request process.

Acts as primary liaison for all Youth Camp facility bookings.  Handles revenue collection for Youth Camp. Administers outsource contracts and assist with concession contracts and monthly inspections. 

Responds to oral and written complaints or complimentary letters, makes resolution decisions. Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate party or take accurate messages.  Act as Office Manager for office operations and ensure smooth operation of office procedures.  Maintain property and personnel files.

 Assists in assuring park compliance with current division policies, procedures and programs.  Oversees and assists in training staff in proper administrative procedures and practices.  Provides recommendations to park manager for processes and procedures which will promote efficiency and simplify park administrative functions. Attends meetings and training sessions and represents the Park Manager at meetings with division representatives, other agencies and organizations.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  administrative principles and practices; office procedures and practices; data collection; personal computers, Windows, E-Mail, Quicken and Internet.

Knowledge and Ability to: collect, evaluate, analyze and organize data in office functions such as filing, accounting, personnel actions, purchasing, budget entry.

Ability to: prepare correspondence and administrative reports; handle multi-phone lines and two-way radio system; operate and maintain office equipment; communicate verbally and in writing; coordinate work assignments; maintain effective working relationship with others; follow written and verbal instructions; resolve customer inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$2,985.36 monthly; $35,824.32 monthly

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Wekiwa Springs State Park

1800 Wekiwa Circle

Apopka, FL 32712

With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day.

Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available on-site. It’s easy to see why visitors have been flocking to beautiful Wekiwa Springs since the mid-19th century.

Click on the link to preview this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/index.php/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park

The 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 including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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