Administrative Assistant-County Administrator

Escambia County Solid Waste

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. Initiates, processes, prepares, records, and/or reviews routine, complex, and/or specialized paperwork, forms, reports, and/or confidential information related to assigned area of responsibility, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information; maintains related records; may notarize documents utilizing established guidelines and procedures.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPensacola, FL

    Description

    Close Date: May 21,2026

    This class performs complex and technical administrative duties for a department, division, unit, or group, including correspondence administration, researching and responding to public inquiries, administrative workflow administration, and records administration; and may act in lead or senior worker capacity.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    May serve as a lead to lower-level staff by prioritizing and assigning work, training staff on work methods and procedures, and/or performing other related activities

    Organizes, coordinates, and administers a variety of specialized programs and/or activities involving complex technical administrative support requiring specialized knowledge in assigned area of responsibility

    Initiates, processes, prepares, records, and/or reviews routine, complex, and/or specialized paperwork, forms, reports, and/or confidential information related to assigned area of responsibility, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information; maintains related records; may notarize documents utilizing established guidelines and procedures

    Responds to telephone, e-mail, written, and in-person inquiries from the Board, the public, departments within the Agency, and/or other interested parties; provides answers and information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; and collect funds and issue receipts

    Maintains a variety of records, files, and information for assigned area of responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable rules and guidelines; audits files for completeness and accuracy; categorizes and maintains technical manual

    Independently drafts, composes, and types a variety of business documents, including letters, memos, charts, newsletters, technical specifications, and/or other related documents; maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive issues

    Organizes, monitors and maintains inventory, supplies, equipment, and/or other related items; initiates service and/or repairs of applicable items

    Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations, including representing the department at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events

    Assists with budget preparation by preparing cost estimates and assisting with preparing budget recommendations

    Performs other duties as assigned

    Position assigned to the County Administrator's Office may be responsible for:

    Agenda preparation/distribution (all phases)

    Prepare recommendations/proclamations

    Prepare sign document log/transmittals for all documents approved by the Board requiring the Chairman's signature

    Maintain the Board's/Committees' Book and files

    Serve as Administrator of AgendaQuick, a web-based Agenda Management System

    TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Qualification Requirements:

    Training and Experience:

    High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), typing speed of 35 wpm without errors, basic math and reading skills, and five years of experience in a clerical or secretarial position; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

    Licenses and Certifications:

    NCIC certification is required for individuals assigned to the Road Prison

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

    project management principles

    research and reporting methods

    public relations principles

    specialized terminology, procedures, policies, and practices in assigned area of responsibility

    applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

    basic mathematical principles

    routine bookkeeping principles and practices

    modern office procedures, methods, and equipment

    basic filing and recordkeeping principles

    prioritizing work tasks

    reviewing work methods and/or procedures and making recommendations for improvement

    using a computer and related software applications

    monitoring activities in assigned area of responsibility

    collecting, organizing, and presenting complex technical data

    designing and preparing reports and forms

    providing customer service

    proofreading and editing documents

    utilizing modern office equipment

    performing mathematical calculations

    communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

    handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    type complex correspondence, memos, vouchers, and/or other related information

    maintain complex, sensitive, and confidential documents, records, and files

    define problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions

    work independently

    conduct specialized research

    assemble and organize data and information

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

    All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

    All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

    Emergency Management Responsibilities:

    During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

    Physical Requirements:

    Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.

    Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

    Benefits/Compensation Package:

    • Medical / Dental / Vision plans
    • Prescription coverage
    • Employee health clinic
    • Employee fitness centers
    • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Flexible Spending Account(s)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Group Life Insurance

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