875963 - OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 40090082

Requisition No: 875963 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 875963 - OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 40090082

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40090082 

Salary:  $15.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME /  OPS

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

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for processing Multiple Worksite Reports (MWR) on a continuous flow basis, assigning reporting unit numbers and ensuring accurate data entry on a flow basis; also responsible for updating address records in the database.

This position reviews a portion of the Annual Refiling Survey with address changes and updates the database with the necessary county code to meet program deadlines.

Assign county codes to new employers on unclassified accounts to contribute to program contract deliverables.

Sort, scan and process incoming mail and returns

File quarterly Multiple Worksite Reports (MWR) while maintaining retention schedules by purging obsolete data.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as to be a contributing effective team member
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.

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.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour.

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 support to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program.

This position involves processing multiple worksite reports to include posting and data entry, updating the database with employer addresses, assigning county to new employers in the state, opening and sorting daily mail correspondence, filing and administrative support for special assignments and projects to meet contract deliverable deadlines.

No leadership responsibilities.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position is part of a team that is responsible for the construction of a portion of the database which is the federal Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Report by utilizing the employment and wage data from the universe of businesses covered by state and federal unemployment compensation laws.  This database contains micro data which are summed by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes within counties.  This position will support the QCEW team.

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 FloridaCommerce’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.  FloridaCommerce’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!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

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

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.