Administrative Specialist

At Orange County Government, we 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. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work, fostering exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

About the role

This position coordinates and provides administrative and clerical support to the assigned division or section. The role assists with day-to-day functions and performs a variety of office support tasks, including communicating with internal county staff. Work is performed under direct supervision and reviewed based on accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of results achieved.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an information resource for County employees and the general public on routine matters.
• Routes visitors to appropriate staff members and requested locations.
• Performs routine clerical and receptionist duties, such as mail distribution, filing, appointment and meeting scheduling, purchase orders, completing standard county forms, and reviewing documents.
• Participates in emergency activities and response.
• Coordinates with division staff to complete payroll and Kronos timesheets.
• Handles and secures confidential information.
• Performs data entry as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clerical or secretarial experience.
• An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferences

• Ability to type at a rate of 40 correct words per minute.
• PC experience with word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software.
• One (1) year of experience in building security (for Convention Center Security roles).

Pay

Pay Grade: 010 - From $18.10 to $20.54 per hour. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Placement based on education and experience.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days of paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long-term disability, and employee assistance for all family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one-on-one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, and personal life balance.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietitian and nurse services.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.