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.

The Zoning Division is comprised of a team of 30 diverse and talented staff members, responsible for residential and commercial permitting review, addressing, arbor and landscaping review, processing variances and special exceptions, and reviewing cases that go before the Development Review Committee, among other responsibilities.

The Zoning Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. This position will provide administrative support to the management team and Zoning Division staff. Work is performed under the direct supervision of Division Manager and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved.

• Performs various complex administrative and confidential duties supporting divisional manager.

• Composes, proofreads and edits division correspondences, documents, memos, spreadsheet, minutes, logs, and reports for final approval or signature of divisional manager.

• Distributes Zoning internet mail for response

• Enters applications into the LDMS/permitting system

• Responsible for purchasing and travel arrangements for the Division.

• Provides information on county policies and procedures to county employees and citizens. Conducts research, data collection and analysis of information for use in reports, presentations and meetings.

• Provides administrative support for any board or committee established and maintained by department. Prepares board or committee decisions for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. Records, transcribes and publishes from audio tapes or written notes/formal board minutes.

• Schedules, coordinate and prepares meetings and agendas; collects and provides support materials, coordinates staff reports and prepares consolidation of reports for use by appropriate staff, consultants and other interested parties.

• Ensures appeals and public hearings requests are handled in a timely manner. Interacts with elected officials, consultants, County staff members and the general public.

• Maintains data used in software applications, creates management reports and reviews information for compliance with County policy and procedures

• Participates in emergency activities/response.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Responsible for Public Records Management for the Division

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of secretarial or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

*Please read carefully*

The recruitment process for the Administrative Assistant position requires an assessment.

Only qualified applicants will be eligible to participate in the Administrative Assistant assessment process as determined by the Planning, Environmental & Development Services Department. Qualified applicants will receive an assessment link via email from TestGenius (onlinetesting@invitations.testgenius.com) with directions on how to complete this assessment virtually. You will need access to a computer to complete this assessment.

The period to complete the assessment is tentatively scheduled for April 3rd, 2023 until April 9th, 2023.

All qualified candidates will receive notification of their eligibility via e-mail to the e-mail address that you provide at the time of application. All communications will be sent via e-mail to the e-mail address listed on the application by the applicant.

Testing and interview dates, locations, and times are subject to change. All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent to the e-mail address listed on the application. It is very important that applicants check their e-mail on a regular basis, including your junk/spam folder.

Applicants are required to complete the online application in its entirety. Applications with incomplete “work experience” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered.

Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to the start of employment.

Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check on a daily basis as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process.

Posting Date: 3/9/2023

Closing Date: 3/23/2023

(Posting is subject to close without prior notice)

$18.39 - $24.07

(Salary placement will be based on experience & qualification)

Benefits Overview

• 11 holidays including 2 floating holiday annually
• 18 days paid time off days per year.
• 6 days of TERM (sick) time annually
• Low cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance, disability
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for the all family members effective on day one
• Employee assistance program includes one on one sessions and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms
• Free onsite coaching, including dietician and nurse
• Participation with Florida Retirement System (www.myFRS.com) for either Pension or Investment Plan.

201 S. Rosalind Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

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.