ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 882978


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64001938

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001938


Salary: $38,860 - $40,365 Annually


Posting Closing Date: 09/07/2026


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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Pending Anticipated Vacancy

Open Competitive

Thank you for your interest in joining the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County. This is the perfect place to build a rewarding career in public health. Our innovative, award-winning programs are recognized statewide. We look forward to reviewing your application and will contact you directly if you are selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assisting and providing relevant data to the public, professional partners, and laboratory staff of the Florida Department of Health's Division of Environmental Health in Highlands County.

Receives, assembles, and reviews all Department of Health operating and construction permit applications for completeness prior to evaluation by management or environmental specialists. Answering incoming telephone calls, greets walk-in clients, takes messages, and routes inquiries to the appropriate staff. Coordinates routine field and facility inspection schedules between environmental specialists and clients.

Organizes requests for services from clients. Distributes routine work for inspections and site evaluations by the Environmental Specialists for the onsite wastewater program, all regulated facilities, sanitary nuisances, and animal bite complaints. Provides information for all public inquiries as to the services of the Division, general application requirements for operating and construction permits, and associated fees.

Receives payments for services and enters them into EHD. Reconcile the cash drawer daily and submit a copy of the Daily Report of Fees Collected to the manager no later than the following day. Balances the assigned cash drawer daily to input department totals and reconciles errors per the Petty Cash Fund policy (10APM32), when applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs, or ability to locate these items.

Ability to Manage Processes, work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Qualifications:

Minimum- 3 years of office or customer service experience. Possess valid Florida Driver's License or able to obtain one prior to hire,


Preferred- EH Database experience, 5 plus years of office or customer service experience.

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:

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. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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:


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 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.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.


Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.


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 reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.


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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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