SECRETARY SPECIALIST - 80042911

Requisition No: 849606 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: SECRETARY SPECIALIST - 80042911

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80042911 

Salary:  $1,363.72 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/01/2025 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Kissimme, Florida - Osceola County

Starting Salary: $1,363.72 00 Bi-Weekly (In accordance with current spending restriction, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

Contact Person:   Dileasha Smith, Administrative Assistant II, 407-241-0155

DESCRIPTION:
Duties include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendar, travel arrangements, maintain office filing system, and other administrative duties to help manage the day to day operations for the Office of Administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives and sorts incoming correspondence and bills, telephone messages, complaints, inquires and to coordinate meeting schedules.

Responsible for inventory, ordering of office supplies, forms and reporting Meter Readings on all copiers to the vendor every month. Process and distribute correspondences and draft responses as needed.

Telecommunications Coordinator (cell phones) - Maintain log of all cell phone users by cell number, suspend and active new cell users, track monthly Cell Phone Verification forms.

Handles sending, receiving the Circuits comprehensive assessments.

Switchboard receptionist will answer and route all incoming calls from the main swtchboard, to appropriate person.

Will greet vistiors to the office and direct them to the correct office/unit. 

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience in taking meeting minutes/notes.

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing.

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to plan organizes and coordinate work assignments.

Must possess good typing skills.

Knowledge of computer and computer network filing and note keeping skills, knowledge of JJIS.

Knowledge of acceptable telephone techniques.

Knowledge of proper office etiquette.

Knowledge of office procedures.

Ability to operate and repair various types of office equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of secretarial/administrative support experience. 

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in scheduling meetings and maintaining a calendar.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Individuals applying for this position need to list all places of employment, to include interning, volunteering & all periods of unemployment.

All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile. Please provide an explanation of gaps in employment.  Incomplete profiles will NOT be considered.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions and the successful completion are conditions of employment.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

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.