860050 - OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 40099951

Requisition No: 860050 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 860050 - OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 40099951

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40099951 

Salary:  $15.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2025 

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JOB TYPE:    PART TIME / OPS

POSITION LOCATION:       Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)  
                                                                        OPS STAFF ASSISTANT

                                                                           OPEN COMPETITIVE 
www.floridajobs.org/
Your Specific Responsibilities: 
The OPS Staff Assistant position will be an in-office position in the Tallahassee office and will assist in performing tasks related to the completion of U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) deliverables under the Federal/State Cooperative agreement for the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program.

Perform clerical duties such as data entry, logging and distributing mail, filing, faxing, and other clerical related tasks as needed to assist in the collection of OEWS survey responses from a sample of establishments provided by BLS.

Receiving and routing telephone calls and emails and facilitating responses to requests for information. Stays informed of cooperating federal and state agencies’ contact information, duties and services each provides.

Perform other duties as assigned to assist other units in the Bureau.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
•    Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word and Excel. Familiar with document scanning.
•    Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.
•    Ability to operate general office equipment.
•    Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments.
•    Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•    Ability to organize files/records and maintain records management systems.

Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.  

Minimum:
•    Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department

Preferred:
•    Telephone etiquette 
•    One year of secretarial, clerical, or administrative support work as experience
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiar with document scanning

Pay: 
$15.00 Hourly 

Our Organization and Mission: 
FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. 

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.) 

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        
The OPS Staff Assistant is a member of the Labor Market Statistics team of the Division of Workforce Services.

This position is critical to meeting contract deliverables with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and provides clerical and administrative support duties.
This position involves operating a computer and other office equipment utilizing various computer softwqare programs in the preparation of administrative reports, documents, and correspondence. 

OPS Staff Assistant maintains all files and records of office correspondence, documents, reports, and other materials. 

The Difference You Will Make:
This position is part of a team that produces the most detailed occupational employment and wage data for the State. These data are used to determine average employment and wages which are used by Florida Commerce leadership, workforce and economic development agencies, employers, and educational institutions. 

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:
FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
•    Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. 
•    Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. 
•    Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
•    Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.
•    Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work: 
Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Florida Commerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. 
Tallahassee is: 
•    Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
•    Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
•    Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
•    Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida
                                                                WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
*  Flexible Spending Accounts
*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) 
*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
*  Flexible Spending Accounts
*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided
*  Career Growth
*  Highly skilled, professional environment

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

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.