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Executive Assistant - R19849

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Executive Assistant

Sarasota County Government is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to support our Board of County Commissioners. In this exciting role, you'll be the go-to person for a County Commissioner and a Director, providing top-notch professional support. From managing schedules and drafting correspondence to organizing meetings and maintaining crucial documents, no two days will be the same. You'll use your independent judgment and stellar customer service skills to handle clerical, secretarial, and financial-related duties while keeping everything confidential. This isn't just a jobit's your chance to be at the heart of local government, making a real impact. Start your adventure with us, grow through amazing experiences, and stay to help shape the future of our community. Ready to make a difference and have fun doing it? Apply now and become the Executive Assistant at Sarasota County! Why This Job is Amazing: Be a Key Player: Directly support the County Commissioners, placing you at the heart of local government. Exciting and Diverse Tasks: Engage in a variety of activities and meet different stakeholders every dayno two days are the same! Career Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience with chances for advanced certification and professional development. Your Daily Excitement Includes: Delivering Top-Tier Executive Support: Manage schedules, draft correspondence, and coordinate travel. Being the Go-To Problem Solver: Address citizen concerns with diplomacy and efficiency. Orchestrating Board Meetings: Organize logistics and ensure seamless operations. Managing Critical Documents: Assist with public records requests and maintain important files. Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Possible occasional evening and weekend coverage. About You: To thrive in this position, you must have: An Associate degree in Business Administration or related field with four (4) years job-related experience in an office/administrative environment with executive-level exposure. A Bachelor's degree in job-related field with two (2) years job-related experience with executive-level exposure. An equivalent combination (6 years) of education and experience may be considered at management discretion. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Professional Certification is highly desirable. About Everything Else: Starting pay range: $52,936.00 - $55,000.00 based on experience. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day: 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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. 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. 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

Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service

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.