Palm Beach County is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to County Administration. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and integrity of executive operations within one of Florida’s largest public sector employers, serving more than 7,000 employees and 1.5 million residents.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented administrative professional who excels in a fast-paced, mission critical environment and is motivated by the opportunity to support senior leadership in delivering impactful public service.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
Executive-Level Administrative Support
- Provides direct administrative assistance to the Executive County Administration Team.
- Prepares, reviews, and processes correspondence, reports, and formal agenda items from assigned departments.
- Coordinates executive schedules, travel arrangements, conference registrations, and special meeting logistics.
- Attends internal meetings and external functions in the absence of the Chief Deputy County Administrator, as needed.
Operational and Departmental Coordination
Processes payroll and leave approvals through the County’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in a timely mannerInterprets and applies departmental policies, procedures, and administrative regulations.Communication and Constituent Services
Serves as a point of contact for inquiries from County staff, constituents, and external agencies.Screens and routes incoming calls, correspondence, and meeting requests.Independently composes and responds to inquiries and constituent complaints with professionalism and tact.Project Work and Research
Conducts research and supports special projects at the direction of County Administration.Analyzes materials and prepares draft documents and summaries from a variety of sources.Exercises independent judgment in decision-making on routine matters in accordance with established policies and procedures.QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following :
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience at the Executive Assistant level, orAssociate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience at the Executive Assistant level, orGraduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and six (6) years of experience at the Executive Assistant level.Highly qualified candidates will also possess thorough experience :
In the use of business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, file systems office procedures and equipment.Working independently on complex and confidential secretarial tasks.Composing effective and accurate correspondence and dealing with non-routine mattersWith Microsoft Office products.WHY JOIN US?
Located in sunny South Florida, Palm Beach County is one of the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Consisting of a vibrant, growing, multicultural population of over 1.5 million residents, it is also Florida’s fourth largest by population. Palm Beach County joins Broward and Miami-Dade as the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The County is located less than one hour from Miami, two and a half hours from Orlando, and a two hour boat ride to the Bahamas.
The County offers a multitude of cultural attractions such as concerts, professional sporting events, museums, and live theater. The region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with many wildlife refuges and natural areas. In addition to its beaches, the County has over 8,000 acres of parkland to discover and explore. County-owned amenities include beaches, parks, golf courses, civic centers, equestrian parks, amphitheaters and a wide variety of other facilities.
We believe we provide an incredible opportunity to work for one of South Florida’s preeminent public employers. We offer impactful work, a culture dedicated to continuous improvement, a phenomenal place to live and work, and an incredible benefits package, including :
Health, dental, life and disability insuranceGenerous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annuallyParticipation in the Florida Retirement System – your choice of Pension or Investment PlansPublic Service Loan Forgiveness : Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.457(b) deferred compensation programPaid parental leaveTuition reimbursementAnd more!Come join our team!