OPEN GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

OPEN GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I Location Tallahassee, FL :

Requisition No: 817591

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: OPEN GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 79011078

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79011078

Salary: $1,260.00 BI-WEEKLY

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2023

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OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

OFFICE OF OPEN GOVERNMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - CS

Position Number: 79011078

Hiring Salary: $1,260.00 Biweekly

**State Personnel System**

The Work You Will Do:

This is a highly responsible position that provides administrative support to the Office of Open Government. This position works under the direction of the Public Records Coordinator and the General Counsel.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responds to request for records from internal and external customers;
• Prepares official correspondence on behalf the Department and Office of Open Government related to public records requests;
• Researches, retrieve, coordinate efforts in responding to records requests received from the public, press, government agencies, and internal customers;
• Assists with continued improvement, quality control and oversight of the Department's public records database;
• Certifies Final Orders and Administrative Complaints as true and correct copies;
• Assists in retrieving microfilm/scanned documents.

The Difference You Will Make:

At DBPR, you will always have an opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of Floridians and the communities where they live and work. As an employee, you help to “make DBPR and Florida great places to do business.” To that end we will invest in you, treat our licensees as valued customers and partners, and uphold laws that protect the public and Florida's competitive marketplace.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida's Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of office equipment including copy and fax machines;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate and prioritize work assignments;
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to lift 25 pounds for document retrieval in storage.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma; and
• At least two years administrative experience, clerical or legal secretarial experience; and
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Additional Requirements :

This position involves sitting and working on a computer for long periods of time.

Preference will be given to those who have experience working with public records, knowledge of Versa Regulation and GovQA.

Applicant Note:

If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call .

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at . DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL 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 Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans' preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778 . The Department of Veterans' Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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 ). 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.