ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 80082562

Requisition No: 875522 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 80082562

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80082562 

Salary:  1,424.61+ 48.80 CAD = 1,473.41 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2026 

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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Location Information: Miami Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center,3300 NW 27th Ave, Miami, Florida 33142

Contact Person: Kendrah Mincey (786) 822-3851

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,424.61 Bi-Weekly. This salary includes a CAD of $48.80 for a total bi-weekly salary of $1,473.41 (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).

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is located at the Miami Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The incumbent will serve as the fiscal liaison between Headquarters Finance & Accounting (F&A), Regional Office, and facilities on all matters within the Fiscal program and maintain medical information confidential.

Reviews and processes fiscal purchasing to ensure compliance with department rules, policies and procedures, as well as statutes and laws. Fiscal matters include but are not limited to: gathering E-Quotes, My Florida Market Place (MFMP), Purchasing Requisitions, P-cards, Authorization to Incur Travel Expenses/Reimbursements, medical bills, facility operational expenses, contracts, supplies and equipment.

Provides technical assistance and consultation to the Detention facilities regarding all fiscal matters.

Develops and maintains tracking systems (including logs) for Fiscal program.

Reviews and evaluates Fiscal policy and procedures and makes recommendations to Management.

Assists with the dissemination of information to facilities and employees regarding Fiscal matters.

Prepares and conducts training related to Fiscal program within the facility.

Prepares correspondence, coordinates conference calls, and meetings related to Fiscal program.

Serves as the back up to the facility Human Resource (HR) Liaison on all HR matters.

Serves as the facility administrative support to the Facility operations, Assistant Superintendent(s) and Superintendent.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.

Knowledge of safe working conditions.

Ability to use conflict management skills.

Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.

Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.

Knowledge of good hygiene.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Administrative or clerical experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

Have good verbal communication and writing skills.

Are proficient in Finance & Accounting.

SPECIAL NOTES:

DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules. Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off. There may also be times when unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts are necessary.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employ