Administrative Support (State Affairs Committee)
The Administrative Support position consists of completing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment, as well as researching and analyzing assigned topics.
Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
Examples of work performed include:
- Performs special assignments, research, and report preparation.
- Assists supervisor in handling daily administrative duties and acts in matters where authority has been delegated.
- Prepares confidential correspondence, secures information necessary for preparing replies, and answers telephone inquiries.
- Processes a variety of correspondence, researches subject matter, and prepares replies.
- Trains clerical or other administrative personnel to ensure accurate and smooth work flow of the unit.
- Performs general office management duties.
- Assists in planning committee meetings and workshops.
- Prepares notices, detailed committee agendas, bill analyses, and other meeting materials.
- Records and finalizes meeting reports.
- Acts as official custodian of bills referred to committee.
- Drafts amendments and bills and edits committee bills, bill analyses, and other documents.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
- Knowledge of research techniques.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to train others.
Minimum qualifications include:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com.
Applications are available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine to send to:
Office of Administration & Professional Development Florida House of Representatives 402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Or email HouseAPD@FLHouse.gov
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.