OUC - The Reliable One , is presently seeking an Administrative Assistant III - SEC to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.
We are seeking a collaborative, team-oriented professional to provide advanced administrative support across multiple business units. This role includes managing payroll for a 70-person workforce, processing invoices and purchase orders, coordinating commission agenda items, maintaining records, and supporting leadership with calendar and administrative functions across SEC Units 1 & 2. Success requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities, adapt to a dynamic environment, and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.
Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals.Click here (https://youtu.be/s\ZnGjX\Sas) to learn more about what we do.
The ideal candidate will have:
High school diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred) with at least five (5) years of experience in a mid- to advanced-level administrative role
Strong experience with payroll processing, including hands-on experience with Excel; experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) or Oracle is a plus; familiarity with 12-hour shift Dupont scheduling (day/evening rotations across multiple crews) is preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience managing invoices, purchase orders, and procurement processes; Chrome River experience is a plus
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience taking detailed meeting minutes, preparing professional correspondence and reports, and collaborating across teams
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively coordinating multiple priorities, calendars, and departmental activities
High attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment
Flexibility to work a 3/2 hybrid schedule, including in-office and remote days, and willingness to support operations across varied shifts
Florida public notary license is preferred.
OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:
Competitive compensation
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
Access to family-oriented recreational areas
Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
Free downtown parking
Hybrid work schedule
Click here to view our Benefits Summary. (https://www.ouc.com/docs/human-resources-documents/benefits_summary.pdf)
Salary Range: $21.03 - $26.28 hourly (Est. $43,742 - $54,681 annually - commensurate with experience
Location: Stanton Energy Center,5100 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32831
Please see below a complete Job description for this position.
Job Purpose:
Provide advanced administrative support accurately and independently to management and department staff. Perform all administrative functions such as handling correspondences, memos, time reporting, payroll, and scheduling meetings. Prepare reports, budgets, and administrative forms. Maintain employee files and prepare employees' travel business expense request/report. Prepare agenda item packages going to the commission. Maintain American Express procurement card statements. Collaborate and back-up other administrative staff. Process invoice payments and approvals.
Primary Functions:
Coordinate the development of commission agenda items (i.e. write/review [review proper standards, grammatical style, structure, requirements, and format], ensure all supporting documentation is attached, meet submission deadlines);
Backup administrative assistants and executive assistants when out of the office - (i.e. payroll, office supplies, route incoming mail);
Assist in the development of annual operation budget with budget team and accounting;
Compile, create, prepare or review reports and records (i.e. meeting minutes, memos, business expense requests/reports, employee change notices, performance improvement plans, work orders, and HR Requisitions);
Review, reallocate, and reconcile, procurement card charges;
Complete, process, review and finalize payroll related activities (i.e. time entry, correct errors, time balance, mileage, reimbursements, calculate out of class, and prepare for approval);
Maintain hard-copy and electronic office files (i.e. employee, time-sheets, business expense reports, employee change notices, procurement card envelopes);
Schedule meetings, manage contacts, and coordinate major department functions;
Distribute mail;
Generate and/or edit power point presentations;
Review budget info for multiple business units and follow-up on corrections to be made;
Verify, prepare, and approve vendor invoices in Tungsten Network;
Order and maintain office supplies inventory;
Compile, verify, and enter requisitions across systems. Generate and process requisitions for the purchase of department's tools & materials. Provide support for purchasing activity involving requirements for RFPs, bid proposals, and contracts renewals;
Enter footprints tickets for equipment, software, new hires, system access and security access;
Provide training to administrative assistants and business unit staff on systems, processes and procedures;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements:
Working knowledge of all, but not limited to the following:
Procurement process;
Administrative financial practices and procedures;
Software applications (i.e. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Chrome River, Tungsten Network, Documentum, Insight [console]);
Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following:
Related industry, organizational and departmental regulatory guidelines, best practices, and procedures;
Ability to:
Apply financial understanding when providing business solutions to the business unit;
Clearly and effectively communication with departmental staff;
Understand and apply governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records;
Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages;
Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).
Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a mid to advanced level administrative role
Associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Additional experience in the functional area of assignment may be preferred
Florida public notary license preferred
Working Conditions:
This job is absent of disagreeable conditions.
Physical Requirements:
This job consists of constant or very frequent speaking, hearing, reading, writing, typing, sitting, and repetitive motions. This job may occasionally consist of driving a company vehicle, reaching over head, and climbing (ladders, stairs, hills, etc.).
OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations .
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