Broward County Government
Administrative Coordinator - Public Information
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Job Description
- Req#: 4785498
- Tech Savvy
- Manages Complexity
- Decision Quality
- Directs Work
- Plans and Aligns
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Administrative Coordinator - Public Information to support the Animal Care Division.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description Performs administrative work assisting in the coordination and administration of business operations and functions.Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years in staff administration, management, and organization or closely related experience including six (6) months lead work/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment.International Degree Evaluation Language: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.PreferencesProfessional social media experience 1+year
Outreach experiece 1+year
Video/Picture editing 1+yearAdditional Information:
This position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Coordinates the business operations functions of a County division, section or unit; may supervise clerical and specially assigned technical staff engaged in a wide variety of secretarial, clerical, bookkeeping and technical functions; assigns and reviews work of subordinates and/or specially assigned project personnel.
Coordinates the activities of a program or project which has operational responsibility of considerable scope; assists in the development of project procedures and schedules; prepares project reports and related data.
Reviews state of accounts and records, and assists in preparing oral, written and statistical reports; provides professional level staff assistance to an administrative superior, division or department head in specially assigned areas of operation; assists and advises on matters pertaining to programs or projects assigned.
Responsible for maintenance of project records and documentation; facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.
Acts as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to an assigned program or project; interprets and explains policy regulations and operating procedures.
Composes correspondence to include email, memos, letters, applications, notifications, reports, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, Board agenda items and forms.
Proofreads documentation to identify and correct errors.
Create content for social media sites. Event coverage, including staffing, vendors, promotion, and more as necessary.
Creates digital and print advertisements for use in printed and digital editions of local news media.
Updates website's time-sensitive data and removes out-of-date information.
Writes synopsis of news stories, workshops, funding opportunities, public notices, etc.; writes informative and relevant articles for newsletter.
Proofs print and online marketing efforts for accuracy, aesthetics, and proper branding.
Creates press and media release for distribution to media.
Coordinates media interviews and engagements.
Represents the agency and deliver speeches at public events.
Proven ability to write and edit agency communications, including e-newsletter and marketing collaterals.
Video editing and content creation.
Supports press conferences and media activities.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.
CompetenciesAnticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Confirms mutual agreement on accountabilities, fostering strong coordination and minimizing duplicated efforts. Communicates delays or problems early so others can manage their own work schedules effectively.Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.