ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 37002156

Requisition No: 855553 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 37002156

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002156 

Salary:  $33,760 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2025 

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Administrative Assistant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support to division staff to include but not limited to:

Preparing travel documents for staff and assisting travelers with all travel-related matters, including P-card transactions.

Maintaining par stock for supply room, ordering requested supplies, and maintaining copiers and supplies for copiers.

Serves as backup to answer division main phone lines as needed, answering telephone calls in a professional, courteous and effective manner and accurately transmitting information to the appropriate staff; receiving and distributing mail; shipping packages; making room and conference phone line reservations.  Providing file research and records retention support.

Provides assistance with documents in both electronic and paper formats, including prepping and scanning files.

Provides assistance with workspace and equipment needs and assisting staff with property inventory tracking.

Provides assistance with DMS work order submissions by sending work orders to DMS maintenance crew for repairs and issues as needed.

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned which will include: Assists with coordinating and maintaining the Appraisal file room contents to include documents in both electronic and paper formats and prepping and scanning files.

Performs other assigned duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; the methods for organizing and presenting data. Skill in: using a computer with MS Office Applications including Outlook.  Ability to: collect, record and analyze data relating to records or operational procedures; utilize problem-solving techniques; prepare reports; make decisions in a timely manner; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; handle telephone calls in an effective and courteous manner; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; demonstrate teamwork; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License.

Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 F.S.

Pay:

$33,760

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:

Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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;
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• 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 s killed 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

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.