Executive Assistant (Housing and Community Development)

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Salary Range $24.42-$31.14 Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting 09-26-2026 Job Summary Performs highly responsible complex secretarial, administrative, and clerical work for a major City operation (i.e. Department Directors and Elected Officials) which involves considerable public contact and requires skill in handling difficult situations, complicated schedules, and inflexible deadlines. Performs a variety of complex secretarial tasks which require independent judgment and action, including making administrative decisions in accordance with organizational policies and practices. This class is distinguished by the fact that considerable independence for action (decision making) is delegated in order to relieve the manager of operational details and routine matters. Work performed may require familiarity with the terminology used in the assigned area in addition to extensive knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the assigned area as well as general knowledge of other City programs and procedures. Direction is received in the form of broad statements/general outlines which consist primarily of objectives, priorities, deadlines, and suggested available resources. Employees are expected to plan, develop work routines, and complete assignments with minimum supervision. Only unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and four (4) or more years progressively responsible secretarial work with experience in office management functions required. Certified Professional Secretary certificate desired; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. To apply with us, create an account and select a Password. After your account has been established, you apply by uploading your resume from a saved document on your computer, import your resume from LinkedIn, or manually enter your information. This information will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can then apply online by clicking the "Apply" link next to the job posting. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. City of Orlando accepts applications for current job openings only. To be notified of future openings create a candidate account, then click on "Job Alerts' in the upper right corner and enter your alert criteria. Persons requiring accommodations should call 407-246-2235. The City of Orlando participates in E-Verify. For more information, including your rights, click here. To check your application status, please log in to your applicant account and select “Candidate Home” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. City of Orlando Recruiting Video If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062. Don't see the job you want posted now? Use the link to send us your resume so we can keep you informed if a job becomes available for which you are qualified. Create a Candidate Home account and set up Job Alerts to get regular notifications when jobs you are interested in become available. Important: Completing an “Introduce Yourself” profile at the link below is not the same as applying for a position. To be considered, you must create an account and submit an application for a specific job posting.