Job Description: The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children age 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. The State of Florida participates in the VALIC National Plan for OPS employees. The VALIC National Plan includes two tax-qualified, defined-contribution retirement investment plans. Approved by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and offered by VALIC, Inc. (VALIC), the Plan is divided into two parts: the FICA Alternative Plan and the Special Pay Plan. To obtain more information on the VALIC National Plan, you may contact VALIC, Inc. at www.valic.com/opsfl or call toll free 1-800-448-2542. OPS employees are not eligible for any type of leave accrual, paid holidays or personal holidays. Job Responsibilities: Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, always acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers and public we serve at all times. This is an administrative position assisting the Regional Operations Manager (or Regional Program Administrator) in the operation of the Region. The employee provides administrative support, researches and gathers data, prepares draft reports and correspondence, recommends and implements operational administrative systems, and interprets policy in order to provide guidance and assistance to further the achievement of the goals of the Region. Handles correspondence, telephone and e-mail communication. Accurately routes correspondence in a timely manner. Initiates use of approved templates for routine correspondence. Provides draft and approved routine reports as assigned. Provides initial draft correspondence as requested. Maintains an accurate document filing system. Handles incoming telephone calls, directs calls to appropriate staff or takes messages providing a model for excellent customer service. Handles e-mail correspondence as assigned. Prepares meeting agendas and minutes as assigned. Maintains an assignment tracker for staff assignments. Assists in responding in an accurate and timely fashion to all assignments and deadlines. Uses independent judgement to make routine assignments staff. Job Requirements: Open Competitive opportunity- Any applicant who meets the minimum requirements of the position. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires a minimum of one (1) year experience working as an administrative assistant. This position requires a minimum of one (1) year experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access. Position may require some travel to surrounding areas, applicant must be willing and able to travel for work purposes . It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Job Details: Company: State of Florida Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Functions: Information Technology Job Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvilla.net