HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64001253

Requisition No: 879420 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64001253

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001253 

Salary:  $1328.74 - $1476.38 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Health Support Specialist

Position Number: 64001253

Base Salary: $1328.74 - $1476.38 Biweekly

Location: 5449 South Semoran Blvd. Suite 18C

               Orlando, FL 32822

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Willing to learn to perform hemoglobin testing (blood tests) on clients.

Have at least 1-3 years of verifiable customer service experience.

Currently have a valid Florida Driver’s License. If not, you will be required to get a Florida Driver’s License before date of hire as part of the background screening?  

This position requires the incumbent to travel to another WIC locations thought out Orange County. In the absence of a county vehicle, you must have access to a person vehicle or reliable transportation.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.  

This is a full-time, in-office position. You must be willing to physically come in the office to preform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employee sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employee visa sponsorship. You must be authorized to work in the United States without employee sponsorship.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

Knowledge of WIC program policy regarding financial eligibility.  Ability to communicate effectively and accurately.  Knowledge of WIC program policies.  Ability to work independently.  Ability to use a computer and computer peripherals effectively.  

Knowledge of FL WiSE computer system and WIC program policies and procedures.  Knowledge of inventory practices.  Knowledge of basic math.  Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.  Ability to communicate effectively.  Ability to record information accurately.

Knowledge of proper weighing and measuring techniques.  Knowledge of WIC program procedures.

Skill in calibrating and using medical testing equipment.  Ability to keep accurate records.  

Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.  Ability to communicate effectively. 

Knowledge of FL WiSE Data System.  Ability to communicate effectively.  

Knowledge of nutrition basics.  Ability to communicate effectively.  Ability to communicate effectively.  Listening skills.  Knowledge of duties of responsibilities of co-workers in the WIC program office.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of arithmetic.  Ability to plan in order to meet deadlines.  Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.

Ability to be flexible.

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.

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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) 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.

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

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.

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.    

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.