Administrative Specialist

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating}

Job summary

Orange County Government in Florida seeks a clerical support specialist to provide administrative assistance to the assigned division. You will handle day-to-day office tasks, communicate with county staff, and support payroll/timesheet processes.

Strong data entry and confidentiality are essential. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical experience, with preference for typing speed of 40 WPM and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of clerical or secretarial experience.
• Typing at 40 words per minute; PC experience with word processing, spreadsheets, or presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an information resource for County employees and the general public on routine matters.
• Routes visitors to appropriate staff members and requested location.
• Performs routine clerical and receptionist duties, e.g., mail distribution, filing, scheduling, and processing standard forms.
• Participates in emergency activities/response.
• Coordinates with Division staff to complete payroll/Kronos timesheets.
• Handles confidential information securely.
• Performs data entry as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos Timekeeping

Job description

Overview

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. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

This position is responsible for coordinating and providing administrative/clerical support to the assigned division/section.

The role is responsible for assisting with day to day functions of the assigned area and for performing a variety of office support tasks including communicating with internal county staff.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of direct supervisor is reviewed based on accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness of results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Serves as an information resource for County employees and general public on routine matters.
• Routes visitors to appropriate staff members and requested location
• Performs a variety of routine clerical and receptionist duties, e.g., mail distribution, filing, appointment/meeting scheduling, purchase orders, completing standard county forms and reviewing documents etc.
• Participates in emergency activities/response.
• Coordinate with Division staff to complete payroll / Kronos timesheets.
• Responsible for handling confidential information and keeping it secure
• Performs data entry as applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/08/2026

Close Date: 09/09/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 010 - From $18.10 to $20.54

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days 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, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the 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, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer

Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

More Information on Benefits

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

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.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.