GENERAL SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64051859

Requisition No: 872435 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GENERAL SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64051859

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051859 

Salary:  $55,000 to $62,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/02/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs work within the General Services Department for the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie and Okeechobee County Health Departments including managing and directing building maintenance, building renovation and new construction project planning and management, facilitating insurance claims for damaged facilities, custodial management, space allocation management, safety liaison, purchasing and contract management and acting as a liaison between the St. Lucie and Okeechobee County Health department and other agencies including local and state governments where applicable.

The employee in this position exercises independent judgment for these areas of responsibility.

Renovations and New Construction – Working with FDOH staff, supervisors, renovation and construction vendors, design planners, architects, other involved agencies, and local and state governments where applicable; Coordinates the planning, manages and oversees building renovations and new construction Including building fixtures, staff relocation and post-occupancy of newly renovated and newly constructed agency spaces.  Provides continuous written monthly updates on the progress of each project to those involved as directed by supervisor.  Schedules and facilitates meetings with project stakeholders and represents the FDOH in St. Lucie and Okeechobee Count as the lead in all new construction/renovation project meetings both internally and externally.

Facilities, Maintenance, and Custodial - Coordinates maintenance, repairs, grounds services, and custodial services at designated facilities of the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie and Okeechobee County. Submits Work Orders for work to be performed by the local county government facilities departments where appropriate. Serves as liaison with County Facilities, and other County departments that interact with the facilities management of the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie and Okeechobee County.  Installs fixtures and other items of a minor nature when called upon and as directed by supervisor.

Serves as the Local Safety Coordinator and Manages the day-to-day operations of the local Safety and Loss Prevention (SLP) Program for the locations under his/her purview. Attends the quarterly statewide safety and loss prevention conference calls. Establish a safety committee and facilitates quarterly meetings. Conducts semi-annual safety inspections and drills and reports results to upper management and the Agency Safety Officer. Reviews monthly workers' compensation casualty claims reports and reports discrepancies to the Agency Safety Officer. Investigates employee work-related accidents to determine root causes and corrective actions. Promotes and coordinates safety training, awareness, and recognition at the local level. Maintains all safety-related records per the state retention requirements.

 Maintains a roll call roster of employees, within designated locations, participating in fire drills, if conducted. Reviews all local safety procedures every two years in accordance with Department of Health Policy and recommends updates to the division director or equivalent where necessary.

Creates and submits purchase requisitions in the MyFlorldaMarketPlace electronic purchasing system and creates and Executes Statements of Work, and/or Formal Contracts applicable to all job duties including renovations and new construction in accordance with State of Florida purchasing guidelines and statues.  Oversees and manages approved purchase orders, Statements of Work, and contracts as they relate to facilities, renovations, new construction and project management.

Disaster Response - Coordinates facilities response prior to, during, and after a community disaster. Follows the Incident Command structure for facilities response and other responses requested by the Incident Commander and his/her designees.

Performs other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to ambulate more than 100 pounds, lift 50 pounds from a standing position and carry for a minimum distance of 15 feet

Knowledge and understanding of Construction and Renovation Project Management of buildings, or other structures.  knowledge of commercial facility maintenance and ability to repair and/or install minor fixtures or other items using both power and manual tools.

Ability to navigate and decipher construction design plans and their various components and the ability to draft simple design floor plans for new construction and/or renovation planning and staff occupancy or other space needs.

Knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes involved in the selection of contractors or material supply vendors. Has the ability to create a scope of work for each construction and/or renovation project and research proper vendors necessary for the type of work to be performed.

Has the ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate meetings, including identifying key stakeholders necessary to identify assigned project needs.  Possesses skills in using Microsoft Power-Point, TEAMS and other available software applications necessary to achieve positive outcomes. 

Possesses dispute resolution skills necessary to resolve potential issues with contractors, vendors, other entities, individuals and staff that may be involved with an assigned project to achieve project success. 

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.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, procedures, and strategies to promote employee workplace safety for the protection of people, data, and property. Possesses investigative report writing skills.

Knowledge of inventory procedures and the ability to generate and maintain inventory logs.

Possesses knowledge and skills of various Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, TEAMS and Edge and has the ability to utilize such products for daily work functions.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Current valid driver’s license (must obtain Florida license within 30 days of hire), must be able to ambulate more than 100 pounds, lift 50 pounds from a standing position and carry for a minimum distance of 15 feet, inventory management experience, construction and/or project management experience, conflict management experience

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. 

Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work 

Have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. 

Preferred: Bi-lingual English and Spanish, a bachelor’s degree in construction

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:

Saint Lucie County/Okeechobee County

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) 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.    

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.