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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

My Florida Corp Defunct, Big Pine Key, Florida, United States, 33043


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37000716

Date: Oct 31, 2024

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Requisition No: 839328

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37000716

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000716

Salary: $37,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2024

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I 37000716 (non-resident)

SUPERVISOR

Cass Meadows, Park Manager, 305-872-3897

Bahia Honda 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 Bahia Honda State Park. The applicant must possess good administrative skills and be able to work independently.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK

36850 Overseas Highway

Big Pine Key, Florida 33043

Along with its iconic Florida Keys scenery, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets, the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.

Henry Flagler’s bold effort to build a railroad to Key West in the early 1900s turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination.

Along with its iconic Florida scenery — palm-lined beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets — the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.

The park is an excellent place to observe wading birds and shorebirds and introduces nature lovers to the island’s plants and animals.

Kayaks and snorkeling gear can be rented, and boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions are available.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits ;

Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options ;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Pay:

Base salary $3,083.33 plus $105.73 Competitive Area Differential monthly/$37,000.00 annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by an agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This position is responsible for providing a high level of administration to park manager in managing Bahia Honda State Park.

Assists park manager in planning, coordinating and implementing all administrative activities for such required accounting procedures as: annual ticket and camping audits, purchase order 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.

Acts as office manager. Assists in supervising lower level employees (toll collectors, OPS clerical). Provides assistance with routing 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 procedures. Knowledge of typewriter, calculator, copier, cash register and computer. Monitors performance standards insuring timely submission. Acts as authorized purchasing agent for FPO's. Implements and processes requisitions.

Represents park manager at public meetings, meetings with individuals or organizations within the Division and with other agencies and organizations.

Handles special assignments, coordinates travel arrangements in and out of district, makes travel and hotel reservations.

Develops management reports and summaries of operating 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.

Assists park manager in planning, coordinating and implementing training sessions in areas such as multi-media first aid, CPR and safety. Assists with developing local publicity and publicity contacts for newspapers, radio, television and travel guides.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

administrative principles and practices

planning, coordinating and implementing meetings, training programs and special events

SKILL IN:

personal computer operation including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and database software

operating general office equipment

ABILITY TO:

understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies/procedures relating to administrative functions

prepare and maintain financial records

communicate effectively verbally and in writing

prepare correspondence and administrative reports

work independently

establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

maintain a valid driver license

successfully complete a background and fingerprint check

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

Valid driver license

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT :

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043

Nearest Major Market:Key West