reSOURCE Government Services

Staff Assistant I (Part-Time) – Marion County Airport
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Contract To Hire Oct 27, 2026
Staff Assistant I (Part-Time) – Marion County Airport
Marion County is a 100% drug free workplace
This position is recruited and staffed with reSOURCE Government Services, not Marion County Government BoCC

Location:  Marion County Airport X35 – 14968 SW 110th St., Dunnellon, FL 34432
Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
Pay Rate:  $15.00 per hour
*Required: Must be able to clear pre-employment background and drug test

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing administrative, clerical, reception, and customer service support for the daily operations of Marion County Airport. Serves as the primary point of contact for airport visitors, tenants, pilots, contractors, and members of the general public. Performs routine office administration, payment processing, records management, scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative functions under the direction of the Airport Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Provides excellent customer service as the primary receptionist for the airport's Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility, greeting pilots, tenants, visitors, contractors, and members of the general public.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, responds to routine inquiries, takes messages, and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Provides accurate information regarding airport services, fuel prices, aircraft parking, tie-down rates, hangar rental rates, maintain hangar waitlist, and general airport information.
  • Accurately collect payments for concessions, tenant fees, merchandise, and event fees for deposit.
  • Maintains the Airport's calendar, schedules appointments and meetings, and assists with coordinating meetings involving airport tenants, contractors, consultants, County staff, and outside agencies.
  • Assists with distributing airport notices, tenant communications, newsletters, and other informational materials.
  • Arranges for meetings and conferences and may take notes.
  • Maintains confidentiality when handling electronic and physical filing systems for airport records, correspondence, leases, financial documentation, and other administrative materials.
  • Uses office machines such as typewriter, adding machine, mail room equipment, photocopier, and other standard office equipment.
  • Maintains awareness of routine airport activities and communicates relevant information to the Airport Manager and airport staff.
  • Recognizes matters involving airport safety, security, emergencies, or operational concerns and promptly refers them to appropriate airport personnel.
  • Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; and six (6) months’ experience in administrative/secretarial support; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability Proficiency in written English, including proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, with the ability to independently prepare, proofread, and edit professional correspondence, reports, meeting notes, and other administrative documents.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply written instructions, safety rules, administrative procedures, and airport-related policies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with airport tenants, pilots, visitors, County employees, contractors, and management, both verbally and in writing team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and rates.
  • Ability to accurately collect, process, reconcile, and document financial transactions, including payments for airport services.
  • Ability to maintain basic financial records and use spreadsheets to track payments, transactions, and other administrative information.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions while following established County and airport procedures.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in resolving routine administrative and customer service issues and recognizing matters requiring management approval.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities, remain professional under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities and frequent interruptions.
  • Knowledge of general office administration, filing, records management, and standard office procedures, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other office software.
  • Ability to independently perform administrative duties, maintain accurate records, coordinate schedules and meetings, handle confidential information, and learn applicable County procedures and airport-specific terminology.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public, and contribute effectively to the overall goals of the department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is primarily sedentary and involves routine office and administrative duties. The employee may occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as office supplies, files, and other materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle office equipment and materials, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily indoors in the airport's FBO and administrative office environment. The position involves frequent interaction with pilots, tenants, airport visitors, contractors, and members of the general public.
Occasional movement throughout the FBO facility and surrounding public-access areas may be required. The position is primarily administrative and does not include independent airfield operations, aircraft servicing, or other specialized aviation duties unless separately authorized and trained.