Executive Assistant

Job Description

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Provides administrative support for members of JEA’s Leadership Team (LT) requiring the ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities. Establishes and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g. mayor, sheriff, city executives, etc.) by serving as a representative in answering inquiries and making decisions within the parameters of JEA’s mission and business priorities. Implements, manages and establishes priorities for projects and deliverables in support of the LT. Manages executive office workflow to ensure efficiency and timely information exchange, following up on action items, screening and determining priority matters and proactively handling appropriate matters. Serving as a representative for JEA’s executives, the incumbent must maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Additionally, this role has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director Board and Administrative Services, providing key support to the Board Services department in preparing for Board meetings and related activities.
Increases external & internal customer satisfaction by effectively responding to and resolving customer inquiries.
Analyzes information, maintains and controls correspondence, database files, spreadsheets and graphics, stores and retrieves paper files.
Enhances corporate effectiveness by ensuring meeting agendas are prepared, meeting room logistics are organized, and minutes are taken and distributed.
Manages calendars and coordinates meetings for assigned executives.
Prepares minutes, agendas, and related documentation for committees and other meetings that may require strict adherence to Florida open meeting and/or public records laws.
Prepares letters in response to customers, employees, or other key stakeholders.
Professionally handles phone or other communications for assigned executives.
Prepares spreadsheets, power point presentations and specialized reports as requested by assigned executives.
Handles purchasing and travel processes for executives.
All other day to day support for the Leadership Team.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:
An associate's degree in business, communications, or related field

AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressive experience in an executive administrative capacity. Three (3) years of experience supporting C-Level executives is preferred
OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting

Up to 8 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 2 hours per day

Walking

Up to 5 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds
**

Standing

Up to 3 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply

Bending

Up to 3 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds
**

Squatting

Up to 2 hours per day

Pulling

Will not generally apply

Stooping

Up to 2 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds
**

Reaching

Up to 2 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Balancing

Up to 1 hour per day

Stairs

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Crawling

Will not generally apply

Equipment

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Will not generally apply

Outdoors

Will not generally apply

Typing

Up to 5 hours per day

Data Entry

Up to 5 hours per day

Unusual hearing or vision demands:

None

Other physical demands or notes:

**
JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations
:

225 N Pearl Street

225 N Pearl Street

Jacksonville

32202
Job Posting
:

Sep 18, 2026, 4:14:33 PM
Closing Date
:

Sep 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Requirements

requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Provides administrative support for members of JEA’s Leadership Team (LT) requiring the ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities. Establishes and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g. mayor, sheriff, city executives, etc.) by serving as a representative in answering inquiries and making decisions within the parameters of JEA’s mission and business priorities. Implements, manages and establishes priorities for projects and deliverables in support of the LT. Manages executive office workflow to ensure efficiency and timely information exchange, following up on action items, screening and determining priority matters and proactively handling appropriate matters. Serving as a representative for JEA’s executives, the incumbent must maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Additionally, this role has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director Board and Administrative Services, providing key support to the Board Services department in preparing for Board meetings and related activities.
Increases external & internal customer satisfaction by effectively responding to and resolving customer inquiries.
Analyzes information, maintains and controls correspondence, database files, spreadsheets and graphics, stores and retrieves paper files.
Enhances corporate effectiveness by ensuring meeting agendas are prepared, meeting room logistics are organized, and minutes are taken and distributed.
Manages calendars and coordinates meetings for assigned executives.
Prepares minutes, agendas, and related documentation for committees and other meetings that may require strict adherence to Florida open meeting and/or public records laws.
Prepares letters in response to customers, employees, or other key stakeholders.
Professionally handles phone or other communications for assigned executives.
Prepares spreadsheets, power point presentations and specialized reports as requested by assigned executives.
Handles purchasing and travel processes for executives.
All other day to day support for the Leadership Team.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:
An associate's degree in business, communications, or related field

AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressive experience in an executive administrative capacity. Three (3) years of experience supporting C-Level executives is