<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>About the Job</p> <p>Port Tampa Bay (PTB) is a leader in the maritime industry, Florida's largest and most diverse seaport, acting as the primary gateway for waterborne commerce in West Central Florida. It's a major economic engine with a significant economic impact and job creation, handling a variety of cargo including bulk, break-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and container cargo. We also support cruise activities & ship repair facilities. PTB is seeking a highly skilled & proactive Administrative Specialist to support our executive team & ensure the smooth operation of daily business functions.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>As an Administrative Specialist at Port Tampa Bay, you will play a key role in supporting high-level executives with a range of administrative and operational tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive support, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p>Port Tampa Bay is seeking an expert in first impressions that will make an impact in their role and the organization. If you have an interest in working for Florida's largest and most diverse Port and want to contribute in making an economic impact, then the following position may be right for you…</p> <p>Key Areas of Responsibility</p> <p>Make an Impact! The administrative assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation of the executive team. The primary duties of this position are a combination of office management & organization, communication and correspondence, scheduling and calendar management, document & data management, supporting staff & executives, customer service, meeting & event coordination, and call reception.</p> <p>Top Priority Skills Required</p> <p>Your skills and expertise will set you up for success. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications -- professional communication skills, confidentiality & discretion, organizational & time management skills, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, & receptionist & customer service skills. The successful candidate must also be able to pick up new applications quickly in addition to the standard Office Product Suite. Professional written & verbal communication skills, technical proficiency, dependability, punctuality & professional demeanor are needed to deliver a captivating first impression are essential!</p> <p>PTB offers a competitive Benefits package</p> <p>Competitive Salary, 457(B) retirement plan w/ company matching, FRS Pension plan, Vacation time, Sick leave, Holiday time, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short/Long Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and more!</p> <p>POSITION SCOPE & PURPOSE:</p> <p>The position performs a variety of advanced administrative secretarial duties and courier tasks, including receptionist back up, mail distribution, deliveries, maintenance of file systems, logs and records; and typing, and compiling information to assist in the efficient accomplishment of support activities in the receptionist/courier areas along with the Executive Department. This position supports the Chief of Staff and other professional staff, including back up administrative support to the President and CEO.</p> <p>Essential Functions & Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for office functions within the Executive department to include scheduling meetings, maintain and update executives' daily calendar, managing incoming and outgoing phone calls, drafting correspondence, creating spreadsheets and presentations, preparation of expense reports, mailing or overnighting letters/packages, establishing and maintaining electronic and paper files, copying, faxing, assist with setting up conference room(s) for Executive meetings, ordering food for executive meetings, preparing coffee for Executive meetings, preparing welcome slides for Executive guest, upkeep of Executive Department Master contact list, and entering business cards into Microsoft Outlook Contacts for COS and CEO. </li><li>Serve as backup, providing administrative support to the President and CEO in the absence of the CEO's Executive Assistant. </li><li>Primary back up to receptionist. Answers multi-line phone system and transfers calls to appropriate person after announcing call. Greets and registers all PTB guests and walk-ins from the public, administers access badges, maintains reception area in an orderly manner. Must be able to coordinate leave time with current Receptionist to always ensure coverage for the front desk. </li><li>Manage complex travel arrangements for the executive team including but not limited to travel, hotel accommodations, car reservations and meeting planning. </li><li>Regularly interacts with functional groups within the IT department to communicate and clarify IT requirements for all executive meetings, presentations and daily IT functions. </li><li>Manage work in a confidential manner; ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner. </li><li>Foster positive relationships while interacting with staff and various levels of management both internally and externally to provide or gather information often of a sensitive and timely nature. </li><li>Build strong relationships within the Port's management team to ensure efficient and effective collaboration fostering an atmosphere of engagement, as well as with administrative assistants of other departments to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment. </li><li>May serve as the backup to PTB courier and is responsible for any external deliveries (approved by Executive team as to the scheduling) including deliveries to Commissioners and the daily bank deposit. Backup courier responsibilities include processing and sorting mail; meter stamping for outbound delivery; ordering postage and supplies; logging reports, etc.; scheduling maintenance of mail machine and scale. Sorts and delivers daily interoffice mail including to/from SOC and Facilities Management departments. </li><li>Responsible for Fed Ex deliveries and recordkeeping. </li><li>Assist with all employee programs and other events led by the executive team. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring each floor has paper and other items in the copier areas. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring the Executive common area is stocked with coffee supplies. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of policies, procedures, precedents, regulations, executive orders, and rules of assigned department or agency. </li><li>Knowledge of executive administration, such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms and other related procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling. </li><li>Ability to maintain files and records. </li><li>Ability to follow oral and written instructions. </li><li>Ability to prioritize work. </li><li>Ability to perform clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone, and compiling figures for routine reports. </li><li>Ability to use general office equipment and to perform basic operations on data processing equipment. </li><li>Ability to type; experienced with MS Word and Excel software. </li><li>Ability to use a computer and related software. </li><li>Must possess great organizational and time management skills. </li><li>Must possess honesty, integrity and sound professional judgment. </li><li>Demonstrated management skills with the ability to multi-task, the flexibility to adapt to frequent changes and to work outside of normal working hours if needed. </li><li>Ability to interact effectively, confidently and professionally with PTB officials and employees, other government officials, PTB tenants and the general public. </li><li>Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities of extremely sensitive issues and complex situations. </li><li>Ability to protect highly confidential information. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. </li><li>Ability to function as a proven team player. </li><li>Extensive knowledge in providing administrative support to executives. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Minimum Training & Experience Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and </li><li>5+ years of clerical/administrative assistant experience; </li><li>Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies listed above. </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Incumbent must possess a current and valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator's License or capable of obtaining one within thirty days from the date of hire. </li><li>Must successfully pass a seaport security background check and compliance for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>Work is performed primarily indoors though the employee will be required to go out of the office on errands or special projects. Employee will be in contact with chemicals (i.e., toner for copier and facsimile machines), and materials (i.e. paper) normally found at offices. Employee will also be exposed to minimal noise and vibration.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequent computer use. </li><li>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. </li></ul> <p>Position Type/Expected Hours of Work</p> <p>This is a full-time position. Days & hours of work are Mon thru Fri, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Occasional evening & weekend work may be required as job duties demand.</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>Information provided will be subject to public inspection in accordance with the Florida Sunshine Law.</p> <p>No agencies please.</p> <p>Salary Description</p> <p>$54,100 - 106,400</p>