ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - SES - 80052230

Requisition No: 880281 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - SES - 80052230

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80052230 

Salary:  $1,491.85-bi-weekly / $38,788.10-annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026 

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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.

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LOCATION, CONTACT, AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location:  Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100

Starting Salary:   $1,491.85 biweekly/$38,788.10 annually (In accordance with current spending restrictions, 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:   Debora E. Fridie, Assistant General Counsel, telephone number (850)-717-2455

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is assigned primarily to the DJJ Headquarters Lead Personnel Attorney and the DJJ Headquarters Lead Contracts/ Children-in-Need-of Services (CINS)-Families-in-Need-of Services (FINS) Attorney to provide administrative and secretarial support in a variety of duties and assignments, including:

• Drafting, reviewing, and proofreading routine legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence;
• Maintaining and scheduling for attorneys’ calendars;
• Copying, scanning, and organizing documents for trials, projects, and meetings;
• Answering office telephones; transferring calls; and taking messages;
• Collecting and distributing mail, faxes, and packages;
• Overseeing and maintaining the upkeep of office inventory and office equipment;
• Reviewing documents and redacting confidential and exempt information;
• Maintaining and updating the office records management systems; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to use standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms.

Ability to use personal computers and computer applications.

Ability to operate general office equipment, including copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

Ability to handle confidential information.

Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, or general educational development (GED)

At least two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience in a professional office environment.

Ability to use Microsoft Applications (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

SPECIAL NOTES

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 position.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required.  If initially hire 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 that the drive wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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 (ADA) 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.

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.