Local Hire Administrative Specialist
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Gainesville, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Florida. Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process.
What will I do in this position if hired?
In this Local Hire (Administrative Specialist) position, you will answer phones, set multiple appointments, set up and organize files, manage electronic equipment, work with confidential files and answer questions as needed.
Typical assignments include:
- Ordering and maintaining office supplies.
- Setting up files and producing file folder labels.
- Making copies, filing, and scanning documents.
- Producing reports using established formats on required forms.
- Entering information into excel spreadsheets.
- Using Microsoft Office computer software to support administrative assignments.
Key Requirements:
- You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59.
- Please review the Additional Information section for additional key requirements.
- All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
- Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required.
Qualifications
To qualify for this Local Hire (Administrative Specialist) position, you must possess experience:
- Working with various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Operating various office equipment; and
- Providing general administrative support.