<p>Overview</p> <p>At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>General Functions</p> <p>Responsible secretarial and administrative work in support of a County Commissioner.</p> <p>An incumbent in this position performs a variety of duties requiring working knowledge of the Commissioner's district and constituent concerns. Duties include researching rules, regulations and policies for the Commissioner and the public. Extensive writing and managing social media platforms. Work is performed with considerable independence and little direct supervision.</p> <p>Representative Duties/Assignments</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a confidential Administrative Aide to the County Commissioner. </li><li>Provides information to media outlets by generating social media posts and newsletters. </li><li>Assists with capturing photographs for agency publications and special events as needed. </li><li>Provides oversight and appropriate responses for internal and external communication efforts. </li><li>Assists with generating newsletters and engages in research, writing, and other organization activities. </li><li>Receives and responds to public inquiries or refers the caller to the appropriate county department or staff member. </li><li>Assists with agency social media presence and assists with capturing photographs for agency publications and special events as needed. </li><li>Plans, coordinates and completes a variety of complex administrative duties including research and report writing. </li><li>Establishes and maintains files and records of inquiries, questions and comments from the public. </li><li>Receives and reviews incoming mail; composes and signs routine correspondence for the Commissioner. </li><li>Establishes and maintains filing systems, research materials and other information on county operations for the Commissioner's use in public speaking, press releases and other official business. </li><li>Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County staff who serve as research or information sources. </li><li>Assists the Mayor or Commissioner's staff members with projects when needed. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years secretarial experience. College-level courses or professional experience in public administration as a legislative or administrative assistant is preferred.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Public Relations.</p> <p>Experience in managing social media platforms.</p> <p>Experience in editorial or newsletter writing.</p> <p>Knowledge of event photography and videography.</p> <p>Experience in social media relations, communications, or public relations.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>Open Date: 05/29/2025</p> <p>Close Date: 06/01/2025</p> <p>This posting is subject to close without prior notice.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay Grade: 204 - From $58,240.00 to $66,560.00 Annually</p> <p>FLSA Status: Exempt</p> <p>Placement based on Education and Experience</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>10 paid holidays andup to 2 floating holidays annually. </li><li>18 days paid time off per year. </li><li>Longevity bonus based on years of service. </li><li>6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. </li><li>Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. </li><li>Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. </li><li>Participation in the Florida Retirement System. </li><li>Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. </li><li>Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers. </li><li>Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program. </li><li>Earn service time to forgive student loans. </li></ul> <p>Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.</p> <p>For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx</p> <p>Veterans Preference</p> <p>If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.</p> <p>Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.</p> <p>Educational Requirements</p> <p>If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.</p> <p>Address</p> <p>201 S. Rosalind Ave.</p> <p>Orlando, FL 32801</p> <p>Notes</p> <p>Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.</p>