ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 64055361

Requisition No: 852508 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 64055361

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64055361 

Salary:  $33,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Division of Disease Control 

Administrative Assistant II 

Salary: $33,760.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:
 

This position will serve as the professional assistant to the section administrator and provides professional level administrative support to the Operations and Performance Management Section. Work involves the performance of administrative activities, which involve independently planning administrative objectives and priorities to enhance team efficiency and to assist with the implementation of Operations and Performance Management Section policies and procedures.  

 
Responsible for providing general office assistance as requested and ensuring requests are completed in compliance with policies and procedures. Assist section staff by answering phones and routing inquires to appropriate staff. Assist with incoming and outgoing mail and shipping. Provides meeting or training support as requested including assisting with preparations, scheduling, and set-up. Assist staff with scheduling meetings, maintain staff meeting schedule and conference room/call calendars.   

Responsible for monitoring and tracking all section assignments. Set up, establish, organize, and maintain an efficient and complete assignment tracking process.

 
Assist section staff with preparing internal and external correspondence for review and approval. Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, agendas, meeting minutes, reports, and other correspondence. Proofreads all section correspondence for accuracy and content as it relates to the Department’s correspondence policies and procedures. 

Serves as the sections point of contact for Safety, information Security/HIPAA and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP). Attends meetings held by the bureau of division coordinator on these issues, ensures Section compliance with any related policies and procedures at the direction of the bureau or division coordinator, communicates updates to all staff and/or Section Administrator as needed, completes any assessments.

 
Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices
Knowledge of office procedures and practices
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to develop various reports.
Ability to assess program policies and procedures in relation to procurement needs.
Ability to use FLAIR, MFMP, WORKS, FACTS, and the Financial Information System.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)


Qualifications:
Minimum - High School Diploma
Preferred - 1 year experience working as a professional assistant  

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:
Tallahassee

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.    
 

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.

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.