Current Job Opportunity

Date: February 3, 2012

Closing Date: February 17, 2012

Position Number: 11186

Position Title: Administrative Assistant I

Job Location: Office of the State Courts Administrator, Dispute Resolution, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range: $2,318.32 - $4,404.81 (Monthly*)

*The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide broad administrative, organizational and clerical support. The position is responsible for administrative and clerical tasks of responsibility. The position works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

**The majority of work will be performing technology related duties including web management and design, creating document ADA 508 accessibility for posting documents on the website of the DRC; financial and certification data entry, data base upkeep and performing background checks. Other responsibilities include assisting with the daily operations and support functions for the Dispute Resolution Center.  It is a small office with a lot of responsibility.

Education and Training Guidelines:

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis and additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in business administration, office skills or a related field.

Competencies:

Data Responsibility:
Collects, classifies, and formats data or information.

People Responsibility:
Provides assistance to people to achieve task completion; may instruct or assign duties to coworkers.

Assets Responsibility:
Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies, or small amounts of money.

Mathematical Requirements:
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percents.

Communications Requirements:
Reads journals and manuals; composes reports and business letters using proper format and grammar; speaks to coworkers and people outside the organization.

Complexity of Work:
Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

Impact of Decisions:
Makes decisions with minor impact - affects only those in immediate work area and may affect those in other work units.

Equipment Usage:
Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items, such as computers, peripherals, or software programs such as word processing or spreadsheets.

How to Apply:

Submit a current and complete State of Florida Employment Application to the People First Service Center online at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm.

For additional information, questions or concerns, please contact:
Office of Personnel Services at 850-487-0778.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 5:00pm on the closing date.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position. Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8771.