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Administrative Officer - Professional Development

Broward County, Florida
$65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of an Administrative Officer - Professional Development within Libraries Administration. Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered Benefits of Broward County Employees 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) Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits 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 The purpose of this position is to lead the coordination and planning for professional development of library staff. The ideal candidate for this position should have: very strong organizational skills; experience establishing learning objectives that supports the Division's goals; experience in developing effective trainings; assess and analyze professional development data; serve as the Libraries Division liaison with professional networks and learning organizations; conduct research and identify relevant learning opportunities. The Division requires a candidate who effectively demonstrates skillful written and verbal communication with all internal and external customers, and can serve as a resource for library staff to navigate training, registration, and participation. Additionally, this position will assist with system-wide special projects as needed. This position will also collaborate with library managers to identify professional development needs; supervise a team member; promote relevant opportunities to Division staff and deliver new hire orientation. The ideal candidate should have an excellent technology skill set including familiarity with the following tools: PeopleSoft, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Publisher, and Office Suite, Survey Monkey. This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor'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 two (2) years of administrative experience working with high level executives or closely related experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience depending on area of assignment. Special Certifications and Licenses None. Preferences: Master's Degree in Public Administration or closely related field Doctorate in a related field Association for Talent Development Certification (ATD) or similar Four (4) years or more experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications Four (4) years or more experience in facilitation and/or training One (1) year or more experience using an Enterprise Learning Management System, similar to Peoplesoft Proficiency creating forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Description: Complex and varied administrative work providing professional level assistance directly to a high level executive. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Duties and Responsibilities: 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. Composes correspondence and memorandums; arranges conferences; interprets administrative policies; relays instructions and policy and procedural decisions; acts for supervisor on routine matters; represents supervisor at conferences and meetings, including contacts with outside agencies. Assists in identifying problems or factors inhibiting the effective accomplishment of agency goals and objectives; assists in determining requirements and scope of necessary study in light of objectives and problems to be solved; collects and analyzes data; develops alternatives and makes specific recommendations to superior; may assist in implementation of recommendations. Acquires and disseminates information concerning work methods and procedures, organization, work controls and similar management functions; studies actual and potential problems and recommends appropriate solutions; conducts fact-finding interviews, observes operations, consults with and explains to management recommendations made for changes in work operations and other key actions proposed. Assists in preparing a variety of written documents including study plans, special and regular reports, systems and organizational analyses and work flow charts; assists in preparing drafts of rules and regulations pertinent to the particular area assigned. May supervise and/or participate in the formulation, preparation and control of the agency budget. May be assigned to direct various phases of agency administrative operations. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. 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. SPECIAL INFORMATION Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: 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 Responsibilities All 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.