ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III - 42005916 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 856160 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III - 42005916 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005916 

Salary:  $50,000.08 

Posting Closing Date: 07/18/2025 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

The headquarters for this position is located in Tallahassee

Administrative Assistant III Duties:

Provides Assistance to Wellness and Strategic Planning Manager

Independently or with little oversight, assists the supervisor with management of health and wellness program, recruitment activities, and other strategic initiatives. These duties include: scheduling recruitment presentations/events based on requests or researched outreach opportunities, maintaining the recruitment calendar and assigning staff to recruitment events, organizing/maintaining recruitment related materials and equipment, maintaining recruitment software used to engage potential candidates for employment, responding to potential candidate inquiries via recruitment website, maintaining planning program calendars, auditing peer team training to ensure compliance, reviewing and preparing reports of wellness app usage, and organizing tasks, due dates, priorities, and needs for projects assigned to the section. Assists with organizing training opportunities for CISM/Peer Support and Command Staff based on needs or requirements as outlined by policy. Assist with Bureau of Administrative Services communication including newsletters, training opportunities, and section changes/updates. Reviews and coordinates implementation of statutes, research, and report preparation for strategic planning and program development.

Conducts Policy and Program Research

Independently or with little oversight, conducts detailed research related to current best practices in law enforcement wellness programs and strategic initiatives. These duties include: attending wellness symposiums and conferences, reviewing statute changes and tracking legislation, seeking out best practices across the state and/or country, and providing analysis and recommendations. Helps with program development related to additional wellness initiatives, such as outreach, recruitment, and victim advocacy, as needed. Has knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis and is able to manage data collection methods.

Independently or with little oversight, maintains up-to-date tracking of legislation related to all areas of law enforcement and other areas that may affect the division’s operations. Utilizes software such as Lobby Tools and websites such as flsenate.gov to review pending legislation and provide details updates to the manager, bureau chief and command staff in writing.

Other Administrative Duties

Provides assistance and/or completes other independent administrative or support tasks assigned by the chain of command.  Administrative duties may include any functions or tasks supporting the administration, operations, or functions of the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement.  Attends meetings and travels as required.  Operates and/or utilizes a variety of business and office equipment and machines including computers, photocopying equipment, scanners, calculators, etc. 

Reception Backup

Acts as backup for office receptionist responsible for greeting and directing visitors.  Receives, answers, and routes telephone and fax communications to the proper party in a timely manner.  Provides support to OALE Headquarters staff.

Documentation Support

Researches records and traces documents.  Organizes and maintains records, filing systems, databases and inventories.  Enters and reviews data for accuracy and completeness.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of administrative or office support experience.
• A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• An equivalent combination of college education and experience which equals (7) years can substitute for the above requirements.
• Requires possession of a valid driver license.

Preference may be given to individuals who possess:

• Experience working within a law enforcement agency.
• Experience working within a state or federal government setting, demonstrating a strong understanding of government structures, processes, and policies.

Selection Process - The OALE selection process takes approximately three to four months to complete.  Steps to complete the selection process include, but are not limited to:

• A completed State of Florida Employment Application.
• A completed Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Civilian Supplemental Application.
• Oral Review Board.
• Background Investigation.
• Fingerprinting.
• Drug Screening.

Salary - $50,000.08

Contact – Jenny Attewell at (850) 567-2120 or  Jennifer.Attewell@FDACS.gov  with any questions or concerns.

Notes - If possible, please submit your application from a desktop or laptop computer.   Devices such as cellular phones and tablets have been known to cause errors when submitting an application.  Please be sure to review each answer as they cannot be changed once your application is submitted.

Information regarding the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) may be found on the following website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Agricultural-Law-Enforcement

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, fingerprint processing, and drug screening, as conditions of employment.

Persons selected are generally hired at the minimum starting salary identified in the advertisement and salary increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.