This position is responsible for providing highly complex and specialized administrative assistance. The role provides assistance to other county staff and the general public regarding assigned programs, policies, and procedures.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Department/Division Director or Deputy County Administrator and is reviewed based on accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness of results achieved.

• Performs a variety of highly complex and specialized executive administrative functions, e.g., conducting research, preparing spreadsheets, word processing, reviews correspondences, record keeping, maintains filing system, prepare agenda materials and receives telephone inquiries.
• Coordinates special projects and completes special assignments, reports, presentations and correspondence requested by the Department Director or Deputy County Administrator where information and collaboration is required from various Division Managers and staff.
• Maintain weekly/monthly calendars and schedules for the assigned supervisor.
• May coordinate and prepare agendas, e.g., scheduling, meetings, travel arrangement, conferences, and seminars.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Provides information on and interprets county policies and procedures to County employees and the general public.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information in the performance of job duties
• May supervise clerical and/or secretarial staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible secretarial or administrative assistant experience; or an equivalent combination education and experience.

Ability to take and transcribe dictation or operate dictation equipment.

Ability to type at a rate of 40 correct words per minute.

Open: 1/9/2023

Close: 1/16/2023

$19.86 - $25.66 (depending on qualifications)

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.