STAFF ASSISTANT - 41000462 1

Staff Assistant

The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary : This position reports directly to the Program Specialist. Work assignments are received from the Program Specialist and Director.

Qualifications :

Three years of secretarial or clerical work experience; or

A high school diploma or its equivalent and 1 year of secretarial / administrative experience.

College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience; or

Vocational / technical training in an area of secretarial science or office / business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience.

The Work You Will Do : The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following :

• Provides administrative and clerical support for training staff by processing paperwork for FCPTI training courses.
• Performs administrative duties for the Prevention Conference, as needed.
• Archives Bureau's administrative records and files.
• Daily answers and checks voicemail for FCPTI must answer line.
• Properly routes telephone calls and responds to requests by phone and e-mail for general information about training programs and other bureau functions.
• Assists Assistant Bureau Chief with special projects.
• Performs related duties as necessary.

These duties may involve extended work hours and / or travel outside the work site.

All Other duties as requested.

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 :

IMPORTANT NOTICE : To be considered for the position, all applicants must :

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and / or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE : Any required experience and / or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and / or experience stated on the employment application and / or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.

The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.

Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.

OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, FS.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE : All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT : The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY / ADA STATEMENT : The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS : Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at : https : / / www.sss.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 clicking here.

Location : TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301

Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee