Staff Assistant Ops

Position Title: STAFF ASSISTANT OPS

Agency: Department of Children and Families

Location: 4080 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Onsite, not eligible for teleworking)

Pay Rate: $16.71 per hour, DCF Salary Policy applies

Work Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

This position performs a variety of office administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, research, collection of information/data, preparation and maintenance of reports, and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information. Assists with special projects and provides guidance to the administration to ensure deadlines are met and/or targets are achieved.

• Filing, scanning, and data entry
• Preparing correspondence and reports
• Scheduling and calendar coordination
• Tracking deadlines and supporting projects
• Providing customer service and office support

• Three (3) years secretarial or clerical experience, including reviewing, evaluating, and verifying a high volume of documents for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds as needed for file management, materials transport, or related tasks

• Recruitment and selection experience

• Strong relationship‑building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Complete the full People First application
• Attach resume and cover letter
• Provide complete employment history and supervisor contacts
• Explain any employment gaps
• “See Resume” is not accepted.

This is an essential position and may require work during emergencies.

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

RETIREE NOTICE: 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification will be conducted prior to hire.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: All candidates must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment. Background investigations will include fingerprinting and may include local criminal history checks.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations must notify the agency hiring authority or the People First Service Center. The State of Florida is an EEO employer.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at 877‑562‑7287 (Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Eastern time).