Executive Assistant

Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description General Functions: This position is responsible for providing highly complex and specialized administrative assistance. The role provides assistance to other county staff and the general public regarding assigned programs, policies, and procedures.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Department/Division Director or Deputy County Administrator and is reviewed based on accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness of results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments: Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Performs a variety of highly complex and specialized executive administrative functions, e.g., conducting research, taking meeting minutes, preparing spreadsheets, word processing, reviews correspondences, record keeping, maintains filing system, prepare agenda materials and receives telephone inquiries.
• Coordinates special projects and completes special assignments, reports, presentations and correspondence requested by the Department Director or Deputy County Administrator where information and collaboration is required from various Division Managers and staff.
• Maintain weekly/monthly calendars and schedules for the assigned supervisor.
• May coordinate and prepare agendas, e.g., scheduling, meetings, travel arrangement, conferences, and seminars.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Provides information on and interprets county policies and procedures to County employees and the general public.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information in the performance of job duties.
• May supervise support clerical and/or secretarial staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial or administrative assistant experience.

An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferences: Ability to take and transcribe dictation or operate dictation equipment.

Ability to type at a rate of 40 correct words per minute.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/20/2026

Close Date: 10/21/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 014 - From $23.89 to $27.47

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Address: 2100 East Michigan Orlando FL 32806

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.