SECRETARY SPECIALIST - 80061580

State of Florida; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a clerical assistant in Okeechobee, FL. The role supports routine administrative duties, manages communications, schedules appointments, and handles mail and records with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, maintaining supplies, processing correspondences, and supporting staff with standard office tasks while adhering to policy and training requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and travel for the Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor and staff.
• Answer incoming calls and distribute messages; assist staff, clients and visitors.
• Greet guests; direct to staff, programs or resources.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure office equipment operates; arrange service calls.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JJIS

E-mail

Internet Explorer

Job description

The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Salary: $1,390.99 Bi-Weekly Salary

Pay Plan: Career Service

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026

Location: Probation & Community Intervention - Circuit 19 Okeechobee, Florida

Contact Person: Ann Marie Campbell [phone]

Minimum Bi-weekly Rate of Pay: $1,390.99 bi-weekly

This position may require flexibility with the work schedule.

Description

This work is providing clerical support by performing routine clerical and administrative functions utilizing various computer systems to include drafting correspondence, preparing reports, handling information requests, assisting constituents, date stamping incoming mail, scheduling appointments, conference calls and meetings, organizing and the taking of minutes. Additional tasks may also include fiscal responsibilities (ordering goods, ordering and maintaining supplies, paying bills), maintaining records management and electronic files, as well as greeting and receiving visitors and providing information as the receptionist. Other miscellaneous general office duties may also be required as needed by Administration and Unit Supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and make all travel arrangements for the Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor and staff.
• Answer all incoming calls, accurately take and distribute messages, provide assistance to staff, clients and visitors.
• Greet all guests in a polite and courteous manner and direct them to the appropriate staff, program, or resources.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies for the unit, ensure proper functioning of all office equipment and make arrangements for service calls whenever necessary. Tracks usage of postage meter and ensures adequate postage on hand for the circuit.
• Receive and review all incoming mail and correspondences for the Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor and staff. Prepare responses as deemed necessary. Forward any pertinent correspondence to Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor and staff. Maintain a file of all correspondence. Sort, stamp, and direct outgoing mail.
• Type correspondences reports, records, orders and other office documents from rough drafts, notes and oral instructions and submit in a timely manner. Proofreads all typed assignments and correspondence for JPOS and JPOs of the unit as needed. Ensure correspondence is free of misspelled words, grammatical errors or visible corrections prior to submittal for approval of final draft.
• Attend all staff and departmental trainings and meetings as required. Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training annually. Perform other related duties as required.
• Operate a variety of general office equipment such as: copy machine, typewriter, personal computer terminal, fax machine, etc.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
• Experience using Microsoft programs to perform routine clerical and administrative duties.
• This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422 Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the Department's Policies and Procedures; Statutory requirements relating to Probation; and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of standard business formats, styles for letters and business forms, and basic filing practices.
• Knowledge of the techniques for handling telephone calls in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to write professionally using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation; manage time and prioritize workload issues; and operate a computer and basic computer software.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing with staff, youths, and parents; manage time and workload issues in order to complete all assignments and deadlines within the allotted time frames; use JJIS, the Department's information system; and operate basic computer software packages such as E‑mail and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to maintain an orderly office environment and provide excellent customer services and always be a team player.
• Ability to organize files and other records, and plan, organize, coordinate work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of secretarial or clerical work experience. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required experience.
• Experience using Microsoft programs to perform routine clerical and administrative duties.
• Experience in performing fiscal, personnel, purchasing, reporting, and other major office functions.
• Experience providing support to a work unit/group.
• A valid driver's license.

Special Notes

• All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
• DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).
• When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.