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Senior Administrative Specialist - Solid Waste

Scgov, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34230

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Senior Administrative Specialist

Sarasota County is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to provide high-level, day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Solid Waste. In this key role, you will handle a variety of clerical, internal financial, and customer service tasks that directly contribute to the department's mission. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional, safe, reliable, cost-effective, convenient, and sustainable solid waste services to our community. About this role: Provide administrative, financial, and clerical support to the department director, including scheduling and coordinating appointments and maintaining calendars (meetings, scheduled leave, etc.). Respond to complex or high-priority issues referred by commissioners, management, customers, and consultants. Facilitate and prepare responses to the Board and/or administrative assignments. Interface with management and other agencies/departments to collaborate, interpret, and provide detailed information related to solid waste operations. Prepare eGenda packets, monitors contracts for compliance with Administrative Directives, and maintain the contracts tracking database. Responsible for entering procurement items such as: solicitations, waivers, sole source, single source, exemptions, etc. Serve as a lead for records retention management efforts, including compliance with public records requests and Sunshine Laws. Responsible for gate access system card distribution and access management. Support various financial functions, including purchase card coordination and purchase order requests. Support various business functions, including conducting research, drafting ordinances, memos, and resolutions, preparation of legal documents, and composing, finalizing, and/or processing correspondence, spreadsheets, compliance reporting documents, asset management inventorying, etc. Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. About You: Minimum Qualifications: An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field AND four (4) years of experience in administrative experience with some executive exposure. OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field AND two (2) years of experience in administrative experience with some executive exposure. OR Six (6) years of experience in administrative experience with some executive exposure and managers discretion. Preferred Qualifications: Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications. Experience with eBar/eCar, GovMax, OneSolution, SharePoint. Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Starting Pay Range: $23.56 - $24.00/hour, based on experience. If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County

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internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.