| Location | Gainesville, FL |
Staff Assistant
Salary
$42,515.20 Annually
Location
5620 NW 120th Lane, Gainesville, FL, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY27-17583
Department
Public Works
Division
Road & Bridge
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two years general office/clerical and/or customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must be able to type at a rate of 35 correct words per minute or successfully complete a word processing skills test as required by the position.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Position Summary
This is responsible, moderately complex office work involving the performance of a variety of clerical, secretarial and general office tasks and functions.
An employee assigned to this classification is expected to independently perform tasks and functions which require the application of some independent judgement.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the Countys core values.
Prepares departmental paperwork such as correspondence, reports, forms, agendas and related material. Takes and transcribes minutes as required.
Answers telephones and responds with specific information to complaints, inquiries and requests from departmental and County staff and the general public.
Organizes and maintains office/departmental accounts, records and statistical data.
Receives, posts and distributes incoming office/departmental mail.
Schedules appointments for superior; arranges travel schedule and travel reservations.
Establishes and maintains filing systems; classifies and codes material for filing; locates and retrieves files and materials.
Prepares office/departmental materials for storage.
Serves as office/departmental receptionist as required.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation in order to prepare and edit typed material.
Knowledge of established departmental standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of word processing systems and keyboards.
Knowledge of effective telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of office filing and tracking systems.
Skill in dealing with applicants, employees, and the general public.
Ability to effectively plan and organize work.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to write and organize correspondence.
Ability to proofread typed materials and make appropriate corrections.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to establish and maintain filing systems.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects; ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to write and organize reports and memoranda.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits
Optional Benefits
NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.
You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.
Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.
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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Minimum Qualifications What is your highest level of education completed?
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Minimum Qualifications How many years of general office/clerical and/or customer service experience do you have?
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Minimum Qualifications Please describe your previous work experience in general office/clerical and/or customer service roles, including your primary responsibilities. If you do not have related work experience, please enter"None". If you have an associate or bachelor's degree, please enter "College Degree".
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Have you previously worked in an administrative or office support role within a Public Works department, government agency, or a similar operational environment?
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If yes, please identify the department or organization and briefly describe your responsibilities. If no, please enter "N/A."
Required Question
Employer Alachua County
Address 12 S.E. 1st Street, 1st Floor
Gainesville, Florida, 32602-2877
Phone (352) 374-5219
Website https://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/HR/Pages/HumanResources.aspx