Recreation and Neighborhood Parks Administrative Specialist

Starting pay ranges from **$23.56 to $25.00 per hour**, with benefits beginning **within 60 days of hire** and numerous opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement with-in Sarasota County.* Manages the Recreation and Neighborhood Parks Division budget, monitors reports, prepares expenditure summaries, and supports budget planning* Serves as P-Card Coordinator, processing receipts, reconciling monthly statements, and ensuring compliance* Initiates and tracks purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and invoices in Clerk Finance Enterprise and OnBase* Acts as liaison with Procurement to ensure purchases and documentation meet county policies* Manages contracts, reviews insurance and required documentation, and supports grants, RFPs, and vendor agreements* Oversees procurement of supplies, materials, and services for division programs, events, and facilities* Provides administrative and technical support for division-wide events, camps, and activities* Assists with vendor coordination, fleet contracts, and Temporary Use Permit (TUP) processes* Acts as liaison for internal departments (EIT, Fixed Assets, FEMA), maintains website content, internal knowledge bases, and coordinates marketing/public communications* Full-Time, 40 hours per week* Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, events, etc.* Employee may be re-assigned to a different work location (other than original assignment) to meet changing service needs* As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency* An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field **AND** four (4) years of experience in administrative experience with some executive exposure* **-OR-** Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in or related field **AND** two (2) years of experience in administrative experience with some executive exposure* **-OR-** Six (6) years of experience in administrative, secretarial, or communications experience with some executive exposure and managers discretion* Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire* Expert skill in computer operations and software such as Microsoft Outlook and Office products and Smartsheet* Experience in Parks & Recreation* Knowledge of GovMax, RecTrac and other software systems* Knowledge of budgeting process, experience in applying budget information**Starting Pay Range:** **$23.56 - $25.00/ hour**, based on experience* Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!* For more information about employee benefits, please

for additional information.* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)**** #J-18808-Ljbffr