ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 48000003
Date: Jan 28, 2026
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Requisition No: 869203
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 48000003
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 48000003
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE
Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2026
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Florida Department of Education
Division of Finance and Operations
Office of General Services
Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building
Position Title: Administrative Assistant I- Career Service
Salary Range: $34,760.04 - $39,974.04
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Application Information:
Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
Any position held by a Florida University
All periods of employment from high school graduation
All periods of current or prior unemployment
Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
Any Education
Any Volunteer Experience
Your resume and application must match
*Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed - you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
Hiring Information and Requirements:
The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
If claiming Veteran's Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.
OFFICE CONTACT:
Susan Morrison 850-245-5121
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs office work directly related to the property section and general business operations which are complex in nature and are not limited to the following; reviewing and/or preparing correspondence, handling information requests, interpreting administrative and operating policies and procedures, recommending improvements in administrative procedures as needed, supporting the coordination of office moves and cubicle modifications projects, receiving supply store requests from customers, and supporting the property section training program for inventory custodians and custodian delegates. Assists Property manager, property director and inventory agents with processing and maintaining property surplus paperwork and filing systems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:
Acts as the assistant to the director of the property section and provides administrative support to the property section.
Assisting the property manager, surplus property manager, and inventory agents with processing and maintaining Vocational Rehabilitation property surplus, Blind Services and DOE'S paperwork and filing systems..
Monitor the Property Section's inbox and process any surplus forms received in a timely manner.
Assist the property manager input surplus paperwork to an Asset management system and excel spreadsheet.
The employee will research and respond within specific timelines to special operational projects as assigned by the property director. Projects must be completed within established time frames and accurately address the issue or concern of the requests.
Who We're Looking For
The Ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance, sometimes under stressful conditions.
The incumbent must interact courteously with others and contribute to teamwork and productivity through training and communication, interpersonal interactions, and prioritization of work involving section staff, bureau/division support staff, and other support personnel within the department. The incumbent's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
Ability to use a personal computer.
Knowledge of administrative and office principles and practices.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A valid Driver's License is ? required.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT:
Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.
The FDOE's mission for Florida's Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.
Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida's students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.
FDOE's goal is to hire individuals to provide:
Higher Student Achievement
Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
Quality Services
Florida Department of Education (https://www.fldoe.org/) (Link to office page or agency website)
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
We care about the success of our employees.
We care about the success of our clients.
We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences and ourselves.
A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.
LEAVE INFORMATION:
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Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website (http://www.sss.gov/) .
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
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Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
