Ops Senior Clerk

Position: OPS SENIOR CLERK - 42902313
Requisition no: 870242

Agency: agriculture and consumer services

Working title:

ops senior clerk
- Pay plan: temp

Position number:

Salary: $20.85 hourly

Posting closing date: 02/24/2026

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Ops assistant event coordinator

(ops senior clerk)

Florida department of agriculture and consumer services

Food, nutrition and wellness

* open competitive opportunity
* Contact:

Doug ryan

Minimum requirements:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of secretarial or clerical work experience.

College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required work experience.

Vocational/technical training in the area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for the required work experience.

Please note:

there will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

Educational note: graduates utilizing education attained in the united states to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the united states to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an approved credential evaluation agency.

A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "approved credential evaluation agencies, florida department of education." approved credential evaluation agencies (fldoe.org)

* attention candidates
* To be considered for a position with the florida department of agriculture and consumer services:

* all fields in the candidate profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

* work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. Must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

* responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile.

The florida department of agriculture and consumer services values

And supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional requirements:

Must be able to travel approximately 25% of scheduled hours.

Monthly travel will vary based on activities scheduled (reviews, technical assistance, workshops, conferences).

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

Assist with emergency management functions during disaster response periods.

Notes:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours.

Some overnight, weekend and evening travel may be required for attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings/trainings.

Moderate overnight travel for periods of time possible for school visits and onsite system assistance.

Job duties:

Position summary:

The ops sr clerk supports the events section in planning, coordinating, and executing events that promote division programs. This role assists with all aspects of event logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, and post-event evaluation to ensure successful delivery within established timelines and budgets.

Key responsibilities:

Event planning & coordination

* assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating events that promote division programs.

* support pre-event logistics, onsite management, and post-event follow-up.

* coordinate event setup, breakdown, and ensure smooth execution of all activities.

Event execution & logistics

* assist in developing and managing event schedules, including run-of-show, site specifications, staffing plans, and walkthroughs.

* support invitation, registration, and attendee check-in processes.

* participate in branding and marketing discussions for events.

* identify and troubleshoot issues promptly using tact and discretion.

Budget & financial management

* assist in developing annual event budgets and plans.

* monitor event budgets to prevent cost overruns and attrition charges.

* shadow purchase order and contract processes for vendors and venues.

* review and reconcile vendor invoices; process payments in compliance with prompt…