ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - CODE ENFORCEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - CODE ENFORCEMENT

Salary

$42,020.93 - $75,978.05 Annually

Location

Police Department 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

666PD-03

Department

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 4:15 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

This is a non-exempt position which requires the performance of a variety of clerical and administrative duties for various municipal departments of the City of Plantation.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Examples of Duties

Provides general office, administrative, and/or clerical support to the assigned department and/or department head.

Performs a variety of critical record management duties and manages department record retention and filing systems of relevant materials.

Plans, initiates, and completes complex administrative duties and may oversee office administration as needed.

Coordinates and assists in the departmental preparation of operating budget, requests documents reviews, and verifies budget documentation to ensure compliance with pre-established guidelines and requirements.

Types correspondence, articles, reports, statements, tabulations, purchase orders, and other material from copies, rough drafts, or voice recordings.

Prepares various routine documents, faxes photocopies, and collates materials.

Serves as a receptionist by answering routine inquiries, providing non-technical information relevant to the department, explaining well-defined departmental rules and policies, and screens and refers various office callers through the proper channels.

Operates standard office equipment, copy machines, typewriting equipment, personal computer and/or related data processing equipment.

Sorts and files correspondence, reports and other materials alphabetically, numerically or by other established classifications.

Files images forms and documents using the office filing system, and sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and materials.

Coordinates logistics and travel arrangements for conferences, meetings and seminars for the assigned executive level supervisor, e.g., coordinating attendance of others at meetings, location reservations, time, directions, and assembly of subject matters and travel reservations.

Completes and processes various departmental forms.

Resolves routine problems and responds to various departmental inquiries and prepares routine correspondence.

Schedules various appointments and meetings and provides assistance for such meetings and may serve as department timekeeper.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.

Knowledge of the organizational structures, functions, operations, objectives and goals of municipal government.

Knowledge of the appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing city operation and the structure and function of various city departments.

Knowledge of departmental budget coordination and preparation.

Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.

Knowledge of computer-related terminology and of data processing equipment capabilities and limitations.

Skill in computer literacy with emphasis on Microsoft Office programs.

Skill in written and verbal communication.

Skill in basic mathematical functions.

Skill in customer service.

Ability to research and develop information from a variety of sources.

Ability to maintain complex records and prepare accurate reports from such records.

Ability to prepare correspondence on routine matters and perform routine office management details without referral to supervisor.

Ability to prioritize work assignments and tasks and handle numerous objectives simultaneously.

Ability to adhere to tight schedules while maintaining work quality.

Ability to contribute and communicate effectively as a team member.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city officials, other city departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of 3 years of office and/or administrative support experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State of Florida driver's license.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY:

(Applications, which do not include documents specified below, WILL NOT be processed)

Applicant Background Information Form with notarized signature. Download and complete form here.

HIRING PROCESS:

The hiring process may take up to 6 months. If you fail any part of the hiring process, you can reapply after 1 year.

Oral Board Interview: Application reviewed and meets minimum experience with demonstrated employment history.

Computer based skills testing: Assesses selective attention, speech recognition, written comprehension, and critical thinking.

CVSA Examination (Polygraph): Includes questions about your past criminal activity and drug use.

Background Investigation: Criminal history, employment, military service records, education, credit, social media and associations. Psychological Evaluation: Assesses mental and emotional suitability.

Medical Examination: Assesses your ability to perform the job.

Drug Testing: All applicants will be tested for drugs and alcohol.

• Not applicable to all positions.

Work Environment

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work is performed in an office environment.

The City of Plantation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide access to an onsite clinic offering exceptional care at no cost. To learn more about our robust wellness program and other benefits, please visit our website.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, Click Here

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

How many years experience do you have in code compliance, building, paralegal, law or related administrative work?

• None
• Less than 1 years experience
• More than 1 but less than 2 years experience
• More than 2 but less than 3 years experience
• More than 3 years experience

03

Please indicate any other work experience you have had you believe is relevant for this position?

04

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you completed and attached the Applicant Background Information Form? This form is located within the job posting under the section "DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY." Failure to attach this form will result in your application being disqualified.

• Yes
• No

06

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that the starting salary is $42,020.93 (this is non-negotiable).

• Yes
• No

07

Do you claim Veterans Preference? (Check "no" if this does not apply.)

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to Veterans Preference above, did you attach your DD-214 - MEMBER 4 form, the Veterans Preference Certification, FDVA form VP-1 and, if applicable, other certification forms. Please see Veterans Preference link on the Employment page for additional information. Failure to attach these documents will result in no Veterans Preference being given. (Check "NA" if this does not apply.)

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question

Employer City of Plantation

Address City of Plantation City Hall

400 NW 73rd Avenue

Plantation, Florida, 33317

Website http://www.plantation.org