Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support)

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The Florida Legislature
Florida House of Representatives - Budget Committee

General Summary

This position coordinates administrative tasks and assignments on a variety of administrative matters.

Financial Disclosure

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Performs special assignments, research, and report preparation.
• Reviews records and reports that require action and recommends solutions or courses of action.
• Assists supervisor in handling daily administrative duties and acts in matters where authority has been delegated.
• Prepares confidential correspondence, secures information necessary for preparing replies, and answers telephone inquiries to relieve supervisor from routine assignments.
• Processes a variety of correspondence, investigates subject matter, and prepares replies.
• Assists in formulating and recommending programs and policies of the unit; interprets and administers policies.
• Performs general office management duties.
• Assists in planning full committee and/or subcommittee meetings and workshops.
• Responsible for preparing notices, detailed agenda, bill analyses and/or budget notes, and other meeting materials, as well as recording and reporting out meetings.
• Serves as the official custodian of bills referred to committee.
• Drafts amendments and bills.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.  The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Submission of Application

Interested parties may send a cover letter, resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application via GovernmentJobs.com or send an Alternate Application (PDF) to:

Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

or email HouseAPD@FLHouse.gov

Accommodation for Disability 

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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