• Administrative Specialist- Transportation

    Sarasota County Government (Sarasota, FL)


    Department:

    Transportation

     

    Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

     

    Are you an administrative powerhouse with a passion for outstanding customer service? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment, juggle multiple priorities with ease, and shine as a collaborative team player? Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a key role in supporting the Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering team. In this role, you will deliver high level, day to day administrative support that keeps important projects moving and the team running smoothly. If you are organized, proactive, and ready to make an impact, apply today.

    About This Position

    + Gatekeeper for Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering & Operations.

    + Receive all Planning Services/Land Development Services (LDS), Temporary Use Permit requests, and Road/Lane Closures.

    + Enter data in performance measure spreadsheets, and assist with projects.

    + Provide internal & external customer service.

    + Respond appropriately to inquiries and provide adequate information.

    + Screen visitors, e-mails, and calls.

    + Administrative support for the Bicycle/Pedestrian/Trail Advisory Board Committee and the Traffic Advisory Council.

    + Schedule meeting dates, location reservations, room setup and breakdown, committee member pre-meeting packets, tracking attendance, appoint to and removal from the committee, drafting agenda, compiling minutes, and updating the website with approved data from the meeting.

    + P-Card purchaser for Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, and Information Technology.

    + Order products, track shipments, receive/verify deliveries, process paperwork, monitor credit transactions, complete procurement documentation, and sign off on monthly activity.

     

    Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

     

    About You

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

    + Two (2) years of clerical, administrative, and computer experience.

    + -OR- A college degree and one year of clerical, administrative, and computer experience with some executive exposure.

    About Everything Else

    Starting Pay Range: $22.94/ hour , potentially more 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 (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . 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. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B 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. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

    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! C hoose 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 (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) 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.