OPS CLERK - 64835011

Requisition No: 861386 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS CLERK - 64835011

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64835011 

Salary:  $16.53 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

Open Competitive Opportunity

This position might required some holiday and/or weekend work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Receives, sorts, and delivers all freight, supplies, mail, and specimens that are received by the laboratory through Federal Express, UPS, US Mail, and various other couriers and freight deliveries.  Prepares all documentation for shipments received such as receiving reports done through the computer on the Ariba System and/or by purchase requisitions and other related sources.

Prepares, packs, and ships out various orders of supplies to facilities throughout the State that include all collection kits for serology, mailing containers for specimens, infant screening forms and envelopes, and empty coolers to be re-used.  Also prepares other various mail, lab results, specimens, and laboratory packages for shipment.

Maintains inventory on all stock in the Supply Department and orders supplies and related materials from the warehouse and various vendors and re-stocks shelves as needed.  Fills and prepares all in house supply orders and keeps corresponding documentation of inventory used monthly.  Fills all orders for Soabar and LabWare Labels as requested by the Jacksonville and four outlying locations of the Bureau of Laboratories.  Responds daily to telephone inquiries of 10 minutes or less.

Performs daily operation of the bio-medical waste program that includes the pickup and delivery of waste receptacles within the laboratory.  Assists and backs up the daily procedures and operations of the mail room to include sorting, delivering and processing mail within the complex and delivering mail to the US Post Office.

Maintains cleanliness and organization of all units and work areas.  Cross trains in other Laboratory Support Units as back-up for the program.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of record-keeping procedures. 

Knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of administrative principles and practices. 

Knowledge of the procedures, equipment and materials used in laboratory testing. 

Knowledge of basic math. 

Knowledge of bio-medical waste disposal practices.

Ability to work independently and as a team. 

Ability to communicate effectively. 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum - High School Diploma or Equivalent. Driver License Class E.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Jacksonville, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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.