Airport Projects Office Assistant- $16.00/Hour, Daytona Beach

Airport Projects Assistant
Major Functions
Note: This is a contracted position, located at the Daytona Beach International Airport.
The selected candidate(s) will be employed through a third-party vendor and ineligible for county offered benefits.
Pay: $***** per hour
The Airport Projects Assistant provides administrative and general clerical support to the Airport Projects Team.
The Projects Assistant is responsible for processing time-sensitive invoices, initiating purchase orders, and assisting with high priority work items and special projects.
Pre-employment requirements selected candidates will need to complete an application for employment, Airport ID application, submit fingerprints and driver's license for a full Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and driver's license validation.
Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and all other background checks.
The application and screening process may take between one (1) and three (3) weeks to complete pending the results of background checks and screening.
To apply please send a resume to Erik Treudt.
Illustrative Duties
Initiates purchase orders.
Processes invoices for payment
Emails correspondence
Schedules meetings
Organizes and maintains files
Researches special projects
Develops procedures and work instructions
Attends meetings of the Airport's Finance and Construction Committee
May facilitate training of newly hired Project Office Assistants, conduct briefings and provide feedback.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age or older, eligible to work in the United States, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a criminal history record check and security threat assessment.
Must pass a drug screening.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license during employment.
Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience working as an office assistant in a professional office environment.
Must have intermediate experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Having met the minimum qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
An associate degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, business administration or the equivalent.
A minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a professional office environment.
Intermediate/advanced experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
A combination of education and work experience may be substituted for the preferred candidate qualifications.
Licenses and Certifications Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have good communication and writing skills
Skilled in prioritizing and multitasking.
Able to discern work priorities and practice good time management.
Skilled in using computers, faxes, office equipment and related software (MS Office).
Skilled in planning and organizing.
Able to provide quality customer service for internal and external customers.
Able to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Able to understand all aspects and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Equipment Utilized
Radio base station, transmitter and receiver
Hand-held radio communication devices
ADA Requirements
Physical Demands: Ability to talk and hear.
Able to lift and carry, push, pull, up to 25 pounds; stand, walk, climb, reach, handle, finger dexterity.
Environmental Demands: Extended periods of inside work and occasional outside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend reports, safety instructions, memos, and letters.
Ability to understand instructions, directions, procedures, memos and reports.
Ability to perform basic math and arithmetic.
Ability to understand and speak clearly and concisely in English to relay information to other employees and the public.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
Supplemental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Time Off
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement
Military
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving (and day after)
Christmas
Additional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
Computer Purchase Program
Direct Deposit Payroll
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.