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Planning Assistant

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

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Mar 17, 2026

SALARY: $20.11 Hourly

Closing Date: 03/27/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two years general office/clerical and/or customer service experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

SKILLS TESTING REQUIRED – Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required skills testing scores will be referred to the next step in the recruitment for this position.

This position requires the completion of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access and Attention to Detail with a minimum score of “Moderate Knowledge” . The assessment tests can be taken in person or online/remotely through the CareerSource North Central Florida. The applicant must contact CareerSource North Central Florida at assessment@careersourcencfl.com to arrange testing.

Passing scores must be received by the Human Resources Office via email at achr@alachuacounty.us no later than five business day after the posting closes. CareerSource North Central Florida is not responsible for submitting test scores to the Alachua County Human Resources Office. All scores are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of testing. Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.