ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - SES - 42002319

Requisition No: 840484 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - SES - 42002319

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42002319 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $50,985.22 

Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2024 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I – SES

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

 

***OPEN COMPETETIVE OPPORTUNITY ***

 

CONTACT:

 

Tara Kennedy (386) 243-6223

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of administrative experience; or

 

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

 

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

 

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements.

 

Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.

 

***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.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

Occasional to moderate travel required.

 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

 

NOTES:

 

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

 

JOB DUTIES:

 

This is an advanced administrative position, which is responsible for all administrative and personnel related functions within the Suwannee Forestry Center.  The incumbent serves as the Center liaison to the FFS and the department personnel sections in Tallahassee.  The incumbent in this position handles a variety of confidential matters that require discretion and professionalism at all times. This position assists the Center Manager with the research, development and implementation of subject matters relating to collective bargaining issues.

 

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