OPS COURIER - 64853111

Requisition No: 868174 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS COURIER - 64853111

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853111 

Salary:  $25.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a part-time hourly position (24-29 hrs per week) that serves as a courier with the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Collier County. This is a position of high trust and accountability and functions as a member of the Finance & Accounting Department. The incumbent of this position must be able to work independently as well as with a team. The successful candidate for this position will perform a wide variety of duties including courier services, mail management, operation of a motor vehicle and other related duties. This position also requires the operation of automobiles, vans or trucks. May be at risk of exposure to blood borne or air borne pathogens.

• Delivers, picks up, sorts, processes, and distributes mail, material and other items at the main health department facility, satellite offices and other locations as needed.  Adjust pickup and delivery schedule as needed for unexpected requests for service in the most efficient manner possible.
• Load and Unload materials or equipment
• During an event or simulated exercise, picks up items at storage facilities, delivers and distributes supplies and material to locations where such items are requested or needed.
• Assists the Property Custodian with property management to include searching for and locating missing items. Transports surplus or disposed of property as needed.
• Makes the daily bank deposit and returns bag(s) and receipt(s) to the Accounts Receivable Clerk. Picks up and signs for registered, certified, or other correspondence requiring special handling.
• Ensures Administration vehicles are maintained and serviced in accordance with County Fleet guidance to include cleaning, regular oil changes, and other preventive maintenance. Reports vehicle issues to supervisor and/or County Fleet, as needed.
• Operate office equipment: postal machines, fax machines, telephone.
• Computer data entry as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds required.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of motor vehicles.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with multiple numbers and codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be dependable, reliable in fulfilling obligations.
• Skilled in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying.
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in service orientation, actively looking for ways to help people.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

A valid State of Florida driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to move freely around and work outside in high heat and humid conditions.

The incumbent must also be capable of operating a variety of government vehicles to include sedans, large vans, or box trucks in the performance of courier and/or delivery services.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency or as needed.

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 or 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:

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:

Naples and Immokalee, FL

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.

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. 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.