ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37001159

Requisition No: 879621 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37001159

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001159 

Salary:  $37,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/04/2026 

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#37001159 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Key Largo, Florida

 

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Administrative Assistant I position, providing a high level of administration to Park Manager in managing John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park.  The applicant must possess good administrative skills and be able to work independently.

 

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

 

This position is responsible for providing a high level of administration to Park Manager in managing John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park.

 

Assists park manager in planning, coordinating, and implementing all administrative activities for such required accounting procedures as: annual ticket audits, purchasing audits, budget monitoring, the overseeing of fiscal data and records, development and promulgation of policies and procedures to implement Department guidelines. Daily, weekly and monthly reports. Oversees Purchasing Card (P-card) process ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Acts as purchasing agent for P-cards and My Florida Market Place. Assists in administrative activities related to computerized reservation system. 

 

Coordinates work duties for employees such as OPS Toll Collectors and OPS Clerical staff. Aids with routine and special correspondence relating to inquiries from the public, organizations, or other governmental agencies relating to a wide variety of subjects including park information, operating policies/procedures, administrative rules, employment opportunities, facilities, services, and various activities requiring specific knowledge of Bureau philosophies, administrative rules and operating policies, and procedures. Monitors performance evaluations ensuring timely submission.

 

Develops management reports and summaries of operational data on a variety of subjects for use in making decisions on management of park’s activities and services. This includes close liaison with Park Manager and Assistant Park Manager.

 

Handles special assignments, coordinates travel arrangements and makes hotel reservations.

 

Performs related work as required.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• administrative principles and practices

 

KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:

• accurately and completely fill out forms and/or reports
• act as authorized purchasing agent for My Florida Market Place and purchasing (P-card) transactions

 

SKILL IN:

• operating general office equipment
• use of database and word processing software
• planning, coordinating and implementing meetings, training programs and special events

 

SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO:

• utilize a computer and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• efficiently and accurately perform cash register transactions including cash handling and making correct change
• type letter, memoranda and other standard business forms in correct format
• prepare and maintain financial records
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