Special Projects Coordinator I (23634)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 35,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability & life insurance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a paraprofessional to manage payroll-related processes within the Fire Rescue Finance Section. The role involves time entry, post-payroll, invoices and budgeting tasks, with standard hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in a related field and mandatory certifications (HIPAA; FEMA NIMS ICs-100/200/700/800; CJIS background check) with disaster duties possible during emergencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Must obtain HIPAA Compliance certification within 60 days of employment and maintain it during employment.
Must complete FEMA NIMS ICs-100, ICs-200, ICs-700, and ICs-800 within one year of employment.
CJIS background check required by Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
In a hurricane or disaster, employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Responsibilities

Performs experienced paraprofessional work planning, organizing, and coordinating projects relating to the Fire Rescue Finance Section.
Responsible for routine payroll duties including time entry, post-payroll, payroll journals, corrections, and manual updates; examine, analyze, and verify invoices, bills, and vouchers.
Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets and maintaining filing systems for payroll, invoices, billing statements, and other financial documents.
Respond to payroll and accounts payable inquiries and resolve complex customer-related issues for internal and external customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer. Full Time CLOSE DATE: 11/05/2026 $22.94 to $25.23 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Rockledge/Timothy J. Mills Fire Rescue Center. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include occasional evenings or weekends as needed. Performs experienced paraprofessional work planning, organizing, and coordinating projects relating to the Fire Rescue Finance Section. Work involves the responsibility for all routine duties related to the department payroll process, including time entry, post-payroll, payroll journals, correction, and manual updates; examining, analyzing, and verifying invoices, bills, and vouchers; assisting in preparing and monitoring budgets; creating and maintaining filing systems for payroll, invoices, billing statements, and other financial documents; responding to payroll and accounts payable inquiries; and resolving complicated customer-related issues for both internal and external customers. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain, within sixty (60) days of employment, a valid Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must successfully complete within one (1) year of employment, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICs-100, ICs-200, ICs-700, and ICs-800 training courses. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including: Insurance

Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays

12 Vacation Days per Year
12 Sick Days per Year
11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs. 2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays