SCAT (Sarasota County Area Transit) welcomes over 3 million riders per year! As the Administrative Specialist II you’ll provide day-to-day high-level administrative support for SCAT Paratransit and Operations. You will be directly responsible for the oversight and processing of initial SCATPlus passenger applicants and proper filing of applications and department documentation.  This ensures that all Federal, State, local and program regulations are adhered to and eligible passenger transportation needs are satisfied.  This position is key to the SCAT organization that promotes outstanding customer service to the paratransit community and the general population.

• Join a dedicated high-performing team of County professionals.

• 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!

• Award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 

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Duties:

• Manage complex calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings for the Paratransit and Operations Departments.
• Reviews and tracks: Board of County Commissioners Agenda Packages, Board Reports, Board Assignments, major project data, federal reporting and all correspondence received or assigned to SCAT Paratransit or Operations.
• Assists with open e-genda items.
• Approve purchase orders for payment, verifying services and/or products.
• Writes and completes routine acknowledgements or responses to inquires not requiring a supervisor's or manager's attention; drafts other correspondence.
• Prepare complex reports using various data sources and technologies such as Smartsheet.
• Compile daily safety and accident data and assist with processing.  Enters all new passenger applicant’s information into the Trapeze scheduling computer system.  Accurately file and purge passenger application files.  Identify the passengers who will be requiring recertification.
• Arrange passenger functional assessment appointments for the Mobility Coordinator.  Compile track and record the resolution of customer concerns. Maintain records of Paratransit usage.

Minimum Qualifications:  A High School Diploma or equivalent education and 2-5 years of clerical, administrative and computer experience.  College course work in Business from an accredited college or university.  One year of college may substitute for one year of experience.

Job Competencies: Expert in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Ability to learn new technology.

If you’re ready for this fast-paced, high-impact role, apply today!

Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application.

Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA