Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

To view the position description or submit your application for consideration, visit: https://nassauemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

 

This position is under occasional supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical work, answering telephone calls, greets and directs patrons.

• Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business and announces visitors to appropriate personnel/department.
• Answers the telephone; provides information as requested and/or forwards calls to appropriate staff person; takes messages as needed.
• Retrieves messages from voicemail and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Receives and responds to inquiries to, requests for assistance and/or complaints from other County personnel, outside agencies and the public.
• Completes data entry as assigned.
• Performs a variety of routine clerical work as required, which may include but are not limited to copying and filing documents, retrieving files, sending and receiving faxes, assembling/collating materials, preparing labels, etc.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Runs errands as needed.
• Performs duties of other clerical personnel as required in their absence.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, County personnel, Board/Committee members, vendors and the general public.
• Operates a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, typewriter, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator, printer, scanner, etc.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Performs other duties as required and other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) or more years of administrative, clerical, secretarial or customer service work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  May require a valid State Driver’s License.

 

The hourly range for this position is $13.6860 – $20.8250. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws