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Salary: $22.11 Hourly
Location : TCK Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-01370
Department: County Manager
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Functions
This position is responsible for work coordinating administrative processes in support of the County Manager's office. This position will provide day-to-day administrative support to elected county officials, directors, managers, and staff.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Function as an executive aide to division or department directors, support managers, and elected officials.
• Coordinate varied complex administrative and/or clerical activities within a unit in a large operating activity or division.
• Conduct necessary correspondence and studies.
• Analyzes and resolves problems dealing with projects in a division.
• Coordinate necessary correspondence and studies.
• Analyzes and resolves problems dealing with projects in a division.
• Coordinate methods and procedures, improvements, and programs to foster greater productivity.
• Coordinate division activities with other government offices and entities.
• Prepare agenda items which include reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness; collecting information and back-up as necessary; ensuring timely submission of items.
• Prepare and distributes agenda packets to appropriate personnel, the press, and the public.
• Evaluate programs for compliance with priority schedules and accomplishment of work programs.
• Implement programs with a minimum supervision.
• Develop and installs systems, forms, and procedures.
• Represent the division or activity in making special investigations and gathering information.
• Meet with public officials and civic groups to explain various projects and work programs.
• Compile reports regarding area of assignment.
• May serve as program or project manager wherein the program's success relies on the incumbent.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of GED, and five (5) years of progressively responsible executive secretarial experience, in which three (3) of those years as secretary to public official, high level administrator, or director of a complex organization or an equivalent combination of education (training) and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
The position is in DeLand, Florida. Travel to various work locations within Volusia County may be required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of management and application to the administration of governmental affairs.
• Knowledge of area of assignment, including trends and concerns.
• Knowledge of research and report writing techniques.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to initiate and install administrative programs/procedures and to evaluate the effectiveness.
• Ability to supervise the work of other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA Requirements:
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to talk, hear, and see. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to read, write, and use the computer. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods. Finger dexterity. Ability to bend, stoop, and reach. Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry a minimum of 10 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals; financial reports, letters, memos, abstracts, instructions; legal documents, ordinances, and statutes. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to write reports, financial reports, memos, letters, instructions, and procedures. Ability to speak publicly; conversant in theory and practices of discipline; persuasive speaking. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
01
Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible executive secretarial experience, in which three (3) of those years as secretary to public official, high level administrator, or director of a complex organization or an equivalent combination of education (training) and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
05
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or a related field and one (1 ) year as secretary to public official, high level administrator, or director of a complex organization or an equivalent combination of education (training) and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
07
Do you have an associate degree and two (3) years as secretary to public official, high level administrator, or director of a complex organization or an equivalent combination of education (training) and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Yes
• No

08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
09
Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience?
10
Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed/Glassdoor/Monster/Etc...
• www.orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

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