PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 884014 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 70900457 

Salary:  $19.35 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personnel Services) position located in Central Office in the Office of Human Resources, Attendance and Leave/FMLA Department.

The purpose of the Personnel Services Specialist is to support the Office of Human Resources by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of FMLA applications, maintaining compliance with relevant laws and policies, collaborating with staff to resolve inquiries, managing records and reports, and utilizing HR systems to facilitate efficient operations.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist the Human Resources team with FMLA questions and processing.
• Make sure all work follows state and federal laws, rules, and department policies.
• Help the team process FMLA applications quickly and accurately.
• Work with staff and supervisors to answer questions and collect needed paperwork.
• Use HR systems and keep records, reports, and complete required training.

BENEFITS:

OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans. Standard PPO/HMO Options include:

• Employee Only: $25 biweekly
• Spouse Program: $15 biweekly
• Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.
• Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
• Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
• Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78. When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.
• Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of work experience in any professional, administrative, customer service, office support setting, or an equivalent combination of secondary education and work experience.
• Experience using computers or office software (for example: email, Microsoft Office, or any workforce/staffing management systems).

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. 

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.