<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>The Housing & Community Development Division creates and maintains a viable urban community by providing affordable housing opportunities, neighborhood improvements, human services and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income residents of Orange County. We accomplish this mission with a commitment to excellent customer service and through strong partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations, private corporations and citizen groups.</p> <p>The Housing & Community Development Division is seeking two experienced Administrative Specialist. This position is responsible for coordinating and providing administrative/clerical support to the assigned division/section. The role is responsible for assisting with day-to-day functions of the assigned area and for performing a variety of administrative support tasks including communicating with internal county staff.</p> <p>Work is performed under the general supervision of assigned supervisor and is reviewed through reports and logs for accuracy and achievement of desired results.</p> <p>This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Representative Duties/Assignments</p> <ul> <li>Serves as an information resource for County employees and general public on routine matters. Routes visitors to appropriate staff members and requested location </li><li>Performs a variety of routine clerical and receptionist duties, e.g., mail distribution, filing, appointment/meeting scheduling, purchase orders, completing standard county forms and reviewing documents etc. </li><li>Participates in emergency activities/response. </li><li>Coordinate with Division staff to complete payroll / Kronos timesheets. </li><li>Responsible for handling confidential information and keeping it secure </li><li>Performs data entry as applicable </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience in clerical or secretarial work oran equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with Housing and Community Development programs is a plus </li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite </li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) </li></ul> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>Open Date: 06/24/2025</p> <p>Close Date: 06/26/2025</p> <p>This posting is subject to close without prior notice.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay Grade: 010 - From $17.57 to $21.52</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-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>525 E. South Street</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>