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City of Jacksonville

Fire/Rescue Administration Supervisor

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An Administrative Supervisor supervises administrative services in a larger company or organization. Manages office and business supplies, or documents and improves efficiency in office and administrative procedures, or supervises administrative staff. Coordinates with company operations directors and managers.

$53,326 / year median in Florida

+4% projected growth

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Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! Jacksonville Fire and Rescue is actively seeking a Administration Supervisor. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. This is advanced administrative technically varied and complex Fire and Rescue Department clerical functions in reviewing, processing, auditing and maintaining Fire/Rescue Dept. payroll, accounting, grants, procurement, account receivables, and account payable transactions, records, and reports at the supervisory level. Plans, organizes, assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in performing technical administrative related functions which involves the operation of standard office equipment and is learned on the job and through specialized training. Experience is usually gained through a combination of training and experience in the Fire and Rescue Department. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine where tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, and although patterned, some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique, method, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in an office environment. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time. Operates standard office equipment and a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, email and financial accounting software applications, and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. The work is performed under limited supervision. Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Schedules and conducts training of staff in operation of equipment, changes in procedures, and changes in rules and regulations that govern the work performed. Inspects reviews and/or maintains a complex record system involving varied administrative processes involving payroll, accounting, grants, procurement, account receivables, and account payable transactions in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. Reviews, audits, processes and submits various financial payments through the various accounting systems of the City. Prepares journal entries into the City's electronic accounting system. Processes payments and/or checks for employees, vendors, grant agencies, and external customers. Processes pay, direct deposits, child support, insurance, or credit union deductions, name and address changes, workers compensation, leave rollback/sellback and other related payroll transactions. Calculates and processes retro payments owed to employees. Operates standard office equipment and a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, email and financial accounting software applications. Recommends, coordinates, and implements Fire and Rescue Department administrative practices and procedures to facilitate work processes and accomplish unit activities. Interprets laws, rules, regulations, and policies for the purpose of answering inquiries, resolving complaints, or to resolve work related problems. Performs related work as required. Requires a thorough knowledge of uniformed firefighter's collective bargaining agreement language involving multiple incentive and supplemental payments, type, frequency and amount of such payments, and an understanding of their calculations. Prepares correspondence relating to Fire and Rescue administrative activities for the purpose of presenting information or resolving complaints or work related problems. Maintains administrative records and files. Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge of payroll, accounting, grant management, procurement, account receivables, and account payables principles, practices, procedures, and methods. Knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures in computer and software operations specific to the Fire and Rescue Department. Knowledge of supervisory practices. Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations. Skill in processing payroll and other financial transactions and maintaining fiscal records using a financial accounting software system. Skill in operating standard office equipment. Ability to apply accounting and payroll knowledge to work assignments. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, email and related software applications. Ability to analyze and audit accounting, payroll, leave, grant, and procurement data. Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job-related rules, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to review and monitor the work of others. Ability to plan, schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Ability to schedule and conduct training of staff. Four (4) years of education and/or experience performing administrative work, such as, technical payroll, accounting, grant management, procurement, account receivables, or account payables experience. Must include at least one year of experience reviewing, auditing, and preparing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, process maps, charts, and/or graphs, And one year of supervisory experience. Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience requirement, providing major is in a related field, such as Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Probation period for this classification is 6 months.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.
Apply at www.jacksonville.gov . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make " info@governmentjobs.com " a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference . If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention:
Veterans' Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance