Administrative Assistant to Dept Dir

Overview

Department: Emergency Management Office Organizational Unit: Emergency Management Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 03/06/2026

1,853.02 to 2,038.32 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Rockledge/Brevard County Emergency Operations Center. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and disaster events.

Performs skilled professional work assisting the Emergency Management Director in the operation, management, and planning of the organization and coordinating meetings and agendas. Work includes planning and coordinating the administrative and office support functions necessary for the efficient operation of the Emergency Management Office and serving as a liaison to the subordinate sections and outside agencies. May supervise clerical staff.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Management, Organizational Management, Accounting, Political Science, or a closely related field PLUS one (1) year of administrative experience. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience or education relating to the area of assignment is preferred.

Special Requirements: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST (With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:
  • LIFT: 20 lbs.
  • CARRY: 20 lbs.
  • PUSH: 20 lbs.
  • PULL: 20 lbs.
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • STAND: 5 – 8 hours
  • WALK: 5 – 8 hours
  • SIT: 5 – 8 hours
  • DRIVE: 5 – 8 hours
• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
    Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to:
  • Bend;
    Reach
• The employee must have:
  • Good hearing;
    Good speech
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • N/A

• Working conditions that apply to the employee:
  • Works Closely with Others;
    In cold;
    In dampness or chilly conditions;
    In heat;
    In high humidity;
    In or with dusty conditions;
    In or with noisy conditions