Requisition No: 853079 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 60069043

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60069043 

Salary:  33,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2025 

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STAFF ASSISTANT

Florida Department of Children & Families – Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency

This is an Open Competitive, Career Service opportunity.  We have excellent benefits including affordable health insurance plans and options, a liberal sick leave and annual leave policy, and, tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities.  We offer 9 holidays and 1 personal day, FRS Investment or FRS Pension plans and numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit options.

DESCRIPTION:  This is administrative work assigned to Office of Economic Self Sufficiency (OESS) assisting a Program Administrator in the operations of a Service Center.  This employee independently researches and gathers data and prepares reports including handling of significant clerical details and duties that may require the ability to apply technical knowledge to clerical functions.  Specialized functions include performing duties related to building operations for the Service Center and purchasing of supplies via MyFloridaMarketplace.  Word processing skills are essential to perform the duties of this job.

SALARY:   $33,760.00 annually. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.

LOCATION: Fort Pierce. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than listed will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the PeopleFirst System

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of secretarial or clerical work experience in a social service environment preferred but not necessary.  Data Entry, word processing, Excel, and ability to communicate and work well with others is essential. 

 Preference will be given to individuals with:

• Familiarity with ACCESS Program practices and procedures;
• Experience working with the F.L.O.R.I.D.A. System;
• Work Experience in the use of MS Work and Excel; 
• Experience preparing travel vouchers;
• Familiarity with MyFloridaMarketplace;
• Must be able to multi-task; meet deadlines and have strong organizational & follow-up skills.

Special note:

• State of Florida Employment applications must reflect most current position and all precious employment history in order to receive full consideration.
• Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview. 
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Assisting the Program Administrator with administrative needs, i.e., scheduling and setting up rooms for meetings, taking minutes, etc.

• Receives, reviews, date stamps and distributes all incoming mail and dispenses outgoing mail on a daily basis
• Independently researches, gathers data and prepares reports
• Tracks assignments to ensure completion by deadline
• Ensures forms and office supplies are ordered and maintained
• Assists customers when they call or refers them to the appropriate department timely
• Liaison for Flori8da State Employees Charitable Campaign
  It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLEFIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.