Administrative Specialist I - Part-Time

City of Sarasota; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veteran status

E-Verify

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

City of Sarasota is seeking a part-time, temporary clerical employee to assist in Parking Management. The role emphasizes accuracy in preparing correspondence, maintaining files, and handling confidential data.

The position includes calendar support for the supervisor and interaction with the public. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of general office experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year of general office experience with clerical and computer skills.
• Ability to follow complex directions and prepare reports.
• Strong computer and office equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop final copy of correspondence and memoranda.
• Screen visitors, calls and mail; answer inquiries.
• Manage supervisor calendar and appointments.
• Prepare requisitions, vouchers, and budget forms.
• Maintain department files and records; assemble data.
• Type accounting and budget reports and other materials.
• Edit letters for grammar and punctuation.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Customer service

Calendar management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer. Department: Parking Management Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Time Type: Part time Salary Range: $19.4845 Hourly Job Posting Period: October 16, 2026 - October 24, 2026 12:00 A.M.

Job Description

Overview To assist supervisor and/or department with a wide spectrum of clerical functions with a high degree of accuracy and neatness.

Essential Functions

• Develops final copy of a wide variety of correspondence and memoranda.
• Establishes and maintains cross-reference files and establishes file categories.
• Screens visitors, telephone calls and incoming mail, personally answering those inquiries that in the employee's judgment do not require the supervisor's attention.
• Makes appointments for the supervisor and reminds him/her of appointment or other matters that should be called to his/her attention; may manage calendar of supervisor.
• Prepares requisitions, vouchers, budget forms and other data.
• Handles confidential and other sensitive data.
• Acts as purchasing clerk for the department to which assigned.
• Types accounting and budgetary reports; special reports; letters and other material.
• Maintains a system of files and records for department's use.
• Assembles and gathers data.
• Types and compiles special reports.
• Edits correspondence for grammatical correctness and punctuation.

The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, One (1) year of general office experience utilizing clerical and computer-related skills, Or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job Based Competencies

Working knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment. Knowledge of general office computer skills. Knowledge of English, arithmetic, and spelling. Knowledge of the operations of City government including city-wide computer programs. Ability to develop final copy for signature by the appropriate and respective supervisory personnel, utilizing either automated office equipment or transcription skills as required by the respective supervisor. Ability to follow complex oral and written directions. Ability to maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records. Knowledge of basic cash handling and bookkeeping principles and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, coworkers and the general public. Must have a high degree of clerical aptitude. Knowledge of the organization, procedures and divisions.

Responsibility

Considerable public contact; may act as representative of supervisor or Department Head.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily office work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, date entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Public Contact

Considerable public contact; may act as representative of supervisor or Department Head.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at [e-mail] or via phone at 941-263-6299.

For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email [e-mail]

The City of Sarasota believes in customers service, and delivering city service to its approximately 55,000 residents is a commitment we take seriously. The City provides many services with the most recognizable ones being water, sewer, street maintenance and police protection. The quality and way these services are delivered have a direct impact on everyday life in our community and that is why the employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride.