Executive Staff Assistant-- Pending Board Approval

JOB
Graduation from high school or equivalent, and three years general office/clerical and/or customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Must be able to type at a rate of 35 correct words per minute as required by the position. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.SKILLS TESTING REQUIRED – Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required skills testing scores will be referred to the next step in the recruitment for this position. This position requires a passing score on the following County's skills assessment tests: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint and with a minimum score of moderate knowledge and typing with minimum correct words of 35 wpm. The assessment tests can be taken in person or remotely through the CareerSource North Central Florida. The applicant must contact CareerSource North Central Florida at: assessment@careersourcencfl.com to arrange testing. Passing scores must be received by the Human Resources Office via email at achr@alachuacounty.us no later than five business days after the posting closes. CareerSource North Central Florida is not responsible for submitting test scores to the Alachua County Human Resources Office. All scores are valid only for a period of 2 years from the date of testing. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This is highly specialized and complex office work performing office and administrative duties of wide variety and scope for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the County Manager's Office.An employee assigned to this classification is expected to make decisions and act independently in accordance with established office policies and procedures. Supervisor may review non-routine decisions.Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.