Clerical & Budget Support Specialist I

Sarasota; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FRS retirement plan

Public sector benefits

Job summary

City of Sarasota seeks an organized clerical professional to assist a supervisor with a wide range of office duties in a City department. Responsibilities include preparing final copies of correspondence, maintaining filing systems, screening visitors and calls, and coordinating appointments for the supervisor.

The role also involves handling budget forms, requisitions, and confidential information. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of general office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general office experience or equivalent.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of English, arithmetic, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Develops final copy of correspondence and memoranda.
• Maintains cross-reference files and file categories.
• Screens visitors and calls; responds to inquiries.
• Schedules supervisor appointments and manages calendar.
• Prepares requisitions, vouchers, and budget forms.
• Handles confidential data and acts as purchasing clerk.
• Types reports, letters, and budget documents.
• Edits correspondence for grammar and punctuation.

Skills

General office procedures

Typing / data entry

Transcription skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Sarasota seeks an organized clerical professional to assist a supervisor with a wide range of office duties in a City department. Responsibilities include preparing final copies of correspondence, maintaining filing systems, screening visitors and calls, and coordinating appointments for the supervisor.

The role also involves handling budget forms, requisitions, and confidential information. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of general office