District Aide (District 3)

City of Santa Fe Springs; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

State Representative Nathan Boyles is seeking an administrative assistant for his Crestview, Florida office to support a range of public affairs and administrative tasks within the Florida Legislature.

The position requires understanding of legislative processes, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage district office operations. Comprehensive benefits are provided and in‑person work is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.
• Constituent Management
• Day-to-day Operations, such as coordinating with HousePay Accountants and managing the district office
• Utilize Travel System
• Required Legislative Filings
• Tracks Municipal, County, and Regional Issues Related to the District
• Community and Public Outreach
• Mandatory Trainings as Assigned

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

General Summary

State Representative Nathan Boyles is now accepting applications in his Crestview, Florida office to assist with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. This position is not eligible for virtual work.

Examples of Work Performed

• Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.
• Constituent Management
• Day-to-day Operations, such as coordinating with HousePay Accountants and managing the district office
• Utilize Travel System
• Required Legislative Filings
• Tracks Municipal, County, and Regional Issues Related to the District
• Community and Public Outreach
• Mandatory Trainings as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full‑time employees and part‑time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:

Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month

5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month

Over 10 years - 15 hours per month

Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full‑time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full‑time employees and part‑time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re‑employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3 percent of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium.

Florida Pre‑Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday

Total Compensation Statement

The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $35,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.