Administrative Assistant

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 60069955
Requisition No: 870988

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $34,760.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2026

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Administrative Assistant I

Department of Children and Families

Tallahassee, Florida

Open Competitive

This is not a telework position, employee will be required to work at the DCF offices located in the Centre of Tallahassee.

DESCRIPTION:

This position provides administrative support to assigned administrative hearing officers from the beginning to the end of the hearing process. The appeals are based on actions by the Department of Children and Families, and other state agencies.

Researches and gathers information for hearing officer, related to electronic case preparation. Reviews administrative orders, decisions, and other legal documents. Reviews filings, enters data, and uploads records into the electronic case, to produce printed originals of hearing notices, decision, orders, and other documents. Researches hearing requests to determine reason for the request, program involved, and the appropriate parties. Once determined, takes appropriate action in the electronic case.

Maintains suspense files and associates incoming documents with case files. Assembles case material for electronic scanning and distribution for appeals filed with the Hearing Officer. Transmits materials to the Hearing Officer timely, to comply with all relevant statutes and rules. Reviews and requests missing information for upcoming hearings.

Certifies and distributes orders of the Hearing Officers, ensuring the accuracy of filing dates and completeness. Makes copies and distributes documents to parties of the case.

Performs a variety of office functions to include typing, copying, filing, answering telephone, etc. Maintains production and quality control by reviewing finished product for typewritten and grammatical errors. Responds to written and verbal requests for inspection and copying of records. Answers inquiries from staff and public. Provides backup assistance to all other administrative staff. Attend staff meetings; participate in training opportunities and all department initiatives.

Reviews and issues subpoenas pursuant to Chapter 120.569(2)(f), Florida Statutes.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

* Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

* Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

* Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

* It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.

* If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at .

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Where you will work:

Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn't your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love.

The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work - Come join our team!

About Department of Children and Families:

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision:
We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning…