Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202600037
Office: S Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Office Location: Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability - Tallahassee
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
This position is for an Administrative Assistant in the Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability. This role requires independent work performing administrative tasks and assignments. Work will include use of various typical and specialized computer programs, and performance of routine and non-routine tasks following standardized practices. At times, work may be required to be performed under pressure to meet deadlines or other time constraints.
Examples of Work Performed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
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% 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.
Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202600037
Office: S Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Office Location: Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability - Tallahassee
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
This position is for an Administrative Assistant in the Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability. This role requires independent work performing administrative tasks and assignments. Work will include use of various typical and specialized computer programs, and performance of routine and non-routine tasks following standardized practices. At times, work may be required to be performed under pressure to meet deadlines or other time constraints.
Examples of Work Performed
- Performs general office management duties.
- Assists unit members in handling daily administrative duties and acts in matters where authority has been delegated.
- Tracks legislation referred to the committee as the legislation proceeds through the legislative process.
- Operates a computer to perform spreadsheet applications, word processing, and database management.
- Uses various computer programs/systems to prepare meeting notices, detailed agendas, bill analyses, and other meeting materials, and to record and report committee actions.
- Acts as official custodian of bills received by the committee and any committee material subject retention and archival schedules.
- Edits and proofs amendments, bill analyses, and other documents for appropriate formatting and readability.
- Reviews records and reports which require action and recommends solutions or courses of action.
- Prepares a variety of correspondence, secures information necessary for preparing replies to inquiries, and responds to telephone inquiries to relieve unit members from routine assignments.
- Performs research projects as directed and generally keeps abreast of issues under the jurisdiction of the committee.
- Performs special assignments and report preparation.
- Assists in formulating and recommending programs and policies of the unit; interprets and administers policies.
- Assists in conducting committee meetings and workshops.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
- Knowledge of research techniques.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.
- Ability to be resourceful and perform under pressure on multiple tasks.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Knowledge of typical computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of legislators, legislative staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to supervise people.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
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% 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.