Ops Administrative Assistant

Position: OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64856538
Requisition No: 877074

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $19 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2026

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OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In support of the Environmental Public Health unit at Florida Health in Manatee County:

• Maintains approachable workstation and serves as the main point of contact for the front of the unit office area
• Processes all initial and renewal applications into Environmental Health Database
• Answers all incoming phone calls, transfers to the appropriate staff member, or answers questions on behalf of the department
• Monitors and responds to all voicemails left in the general mailbox for the department
• Takes in person, online or mailed in payments
• Is responsible for the unit cash drawer on a daily basis and following all fiscal procedures
• Follows proper procedures for the intake of community sharps disposals
• Files, maintains, arranges for storage, retrieves or reproduces documents, records, and reports
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, both internal to the organization and externally
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Talking to others to effectively convey information
• Knowing how to find, identify and communicate essential information
• Researching, purchasing, obtaining and auditing supplies and resources needed on behalf of the unit
• Maintains accuracy of facility data in databases, such as the Environmental Public Health database

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft TEAMS and more

Qualifications:

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

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:

Manatee County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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.

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