STAFF ASSISTANT - 48007140 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 847122 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 48007140 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007140 

Salary:  $33,760.00 to $37,136.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/19/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES 

BUREAU OF CLIENT SERVICES & PROGRAM SUPPORT 

LOCATION: DISTRICT 7/ TAMPA (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY) 

JOB TITLE: STAFF ASSISTANT - CAREER SERVICE
SALARY RANGE: $33,760.00 to $37,136.00 Annually

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

 

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

 

Office Contact:
Nancy Brown, District Administrator

(813) 871-7190

 

Job Description:

This position serves as the Human Resource (HR) Liaison for the DBS District 7 Office, located in Tampa, Florida.  This is work providing high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, assisting with program management, assisting with constituents, and performing administrative and clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. As an HR Liaison, the incumbent in this position prepares personnel recommendation packets, routes personnel packets, assists with hiring and recruitment activities and works closely with State Office Human Resource staff.  This position is responsible for handling travel authorizations, reimbursements, p-card transactions, securing travel accommodations and preparing travel itineraries.  The position is also responsible for fleet management; this includes oversight of the state vehicle(s).  Vehicle duties include maintenance, fueling, ensuring cleanliness, preparing mileage reports, etc.

 

Examples of Work:

• Coordinates and directs office services, such as records and budget preparation, contact management and personnel, and related duties to assist the District Administrator and Assistant District Administrator as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets, budget amendments, and budget requests.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, such as recommendations for solutions to administrative problems, reports, financial reports, applications, and administrative orders.
• Files, maintains, arranges for storage, retrieves, or reproduces documents, records, and reports.
• Analyzes operating practices and procedures to create new or to revise existing methods.
• Reviews and prepares agenda materials.
• Maintains various databases.
• Interprets administrative and operating policies and procedures.
• Studies management methods to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures, or implement cost reductions.
• Plans meetings and/or conferences.
• Reads and responds to correspondence.
• Represents executive at meetings and on the phone.
• Assists with the preparation of publications and other materials.