OPS SENIOR CLERK - 64909118

Requisition No: 843954 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR CLERK - 64909118

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64909118 

Salary:  $16.50 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2025 

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Other Personnel Services (OPS)

Open Competitive Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Environmental Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

NOTE: This is an Other Personnel Services (OPS) position, which is considered temporary hire. There is no paid Holiday’s, Vacation time, or sick days. You can obtain health insurance, vision and other insurance options thru the State vendor.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Completes and submits time sheets, EARS daily, and Time sheet via People first system.

• Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster and replies to call down procedures via the Everbridge system.

• Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame.

• Expected to promote Florida Department of Health in Citrus County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts and its vision to be the healthiest state in the nation.

• Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

• Provides clerical assistance for the front desk of the Environmental Public Health office including but not limited to printing, entering applications, copying, faxing, and scanning, filing etc. Capable of entering inspections into the computer for various programs in Environmental Health.

• Keeps abreast of all clerical procedures and reviews updates.

• Recommends improved work procedures for efficient use of time.

• Operates the multi-line telephone to receive incoming calls.

• Provides information or forwards calls to the proper recipient.

• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as needed.

• Responds to requests for information via mail, phone, or in person.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation and grammar usage.

Excellent verbal and written communication

Sound judgement and decision making.

Teamwork

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to maintain excellent Internal and External Customer service.

Ability to scan and upload documents with 100% accuracy.

Ability to make observations, take measurements and perform mathematical functions.

Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications:

Must have a valid Driver’s license.

Responsible for securing the designated information set for protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats.

Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Environmental Public Health-Citrus County

3600 W. Sovereign Path

Lecanto, FL 34461

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.

And more!

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

Please be Advised:

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check.

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.

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287. Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.  

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Lecanto

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.