Staff Assistant

Position: STAFF ASSISTANT - 64082050
Requisition No: 878185

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

STAFF ASSISTANT
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $35,000 - $37,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2026

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

Our Mission
- To protect, promote and improve the health of all in Florida through integrated stat, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision - To be the Healthiest State in the Nation

Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

Our Mission - To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision - To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

This is a responsible position that provides operational support and assistance for FDOH-SJC operations Environmental Public Health (EPH) department. This position works closely with the Environmental Administrator and the Operations Analyst II. This position also assists throughout the agency as needed. EPH programs include but are not limited to:

* Biomedical Waste Program

* Tattoo Program

* Body Piercing Program

* Tanning Facilities Program

* Migrant Labor Housing Program

* Well Water Surveillance Program

* Group Care Program

* Food Safety and Sanitation Program

* Swimming Pools and Bathing Places Program

* On-site Sewage Tank Disposal System Program - (OSTDS)

* Limited Use Water and Well Surveillance Program

* Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks Program

* Beaches Monitoring Program

* QS Program

These support functions for EPH may include but are not limited to:

* Answering phones and assisting clients

* Working with clients, contractors and public

* Providing excellent customer service in-person and on the phone

* Monitoring and processing EPH emails

* Processing incoming and outgoing mail appropriately and creating certified mail

* Processing payments appropriately and timely, per policy

* Completing data entry

* Filing paperwork

* Documenting in and maintaining any necessary tracking logs

* Assisting with projects and deliverables

* Participating in meetings and trainings

* Completing public health request

Performs support functions for FDOH-SJC which includes but is not limited to,

* Serves as a backup for administrative front desk and processing mail

* Processing mail

* Completing check logs

* Providing support for all FDOH-SJC projects and deliverables.

* Coordinates and participates in meetings and trainings as requested.

* Completes meeting minutes and meeting follow up as needed.

* Provides excellent customer service on the telephone and in person.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

* Knowledge of administrative practices

* Skilled in time management and multitasking

* Skilled in computer usage and Microsoft Office products

* Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

* Ability to provide excellent customer service

* Ability to communicate effectively

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): valid Florida driver's license.

Other job-related requirements for this position:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Working hours:

(A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in-office or field work.

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:

ST Johns County Health Department

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