OPS STAFF ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 824444 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 64928209 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64928209 Salary: $15.
75 per hour Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County.
If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.
Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.
We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.
Responsibilities and Duties: This position includes duties of an administrative nature assisting and providing relevant information to both the public and staff within the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County.
Engages in a wide range of activities, including but not limited to, data input, correspondence, running reports, and maintenance of client databases within the Women’s Infant and Children (WIC) department.
Assist the WIC director with clerical and administrative duties, schedule meetings, updating office calendar, communicating with staff on projects and deadlines, ordering supplies, inventory, and other new materials as needed.
Incumbent must be flexible and able to prioritize new tasks as they come in.
Must have good time management skills, excellent customer service, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of: Statutes, and Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs, as applicable.
Skills: Use of equipment and supplies related to the position.
Ability to: Lead People: Motivate, provide constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organize activities to improve the team skills and performance.
Manage Processes: Integrate and effectively utilize all components of the strategic planning process to help DOH Highlands achieve its vision.
Appropriately assesses and allocates resources (financial, human, equipment, and supplies) develop, implement, and evaluate business plans.
Human Relations: Work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner.
Projects a positive image of DOH Highlands and self.
Initiative: Be self-confident, motivated, and enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties and undertake duties of greater responsibility.
Responsive to Direction: Take and give direction; accept and deliver constructive criticism; and respond and implement suggestions for improvement.
Flexibility: Accommodate changing situations or plans for satisfactory performance of the job.
Able to change easily from one task to another.
Technology: Navigate the Internet, use office suite and assorted software, and use of technology equipment.
Communication (Oral & Written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date plans and information to subordinates, peers, and management.
Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Listens and understands the views of others.
Creative Thinking: Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
Team Building: Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments.
Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups, fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust.
Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing excellence in products and services.
Time Management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner and is able to prioritize tasks, input of data into data base in a timely manner.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Preferred: Knowledge of Microsoft Office 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: Florida Department of Health – Highlands County 7205 S George Blvd Sebring, FL 33875 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) 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.
Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
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: https://www.
sss.
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.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.
5 million service men and women.
The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.
Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.
These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.