STAFF ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 883876


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 64041839

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64041839


Salary: $39,349.96 Annually


Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026


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STAFF ASSISTANT

(Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

General Duties - Including, but not limited to:

• Answer multiline phone system, use Microsoft products fluently for daily tasks, and maintain files, reports and binders needed for the success of the program.
• Make independent judgments toward the solution of problem situations.
• Organizes and completes projects, as assigned, within established schedules or deadlines.
• Provides back-up support to other program support staff during their absence and ensures position duties are covered in incumbent's absence.
• Manages the details of position manuals outlining duties and procedures of support staff positions.
• Maintains Pinellas County School after school vendor list.
• Keeps program perpetual calendar up to date to ensure all deadlines are met.

Purchasing, Audit Contractual Related Duties - Including, but not limited to:

• Participates in the maintenance and purchasing of program supplies, equipment, and materials. Maintain familiarity and competence with the automated purchase requisition system (WORKS) and the My Florida Marketplace (MFMP) system.
• Make or approve purchases for official state business using the purchasing card in compliance with Florida Law and DOH rules and regulations governing purchasing policies and the established guidelines for use. These include, Florida Administrative Code 60A-1, FAC, Florida Statute Chapter 215, FS - Financial Matters, and Chapter 287, Part 1, FS -Commodities, Insurance and Contractual Services.
• Assists the manager with meeting the requirements of all contracts relating to financial and operational activities of the child care licensing program.
• Participates in gathering information needed for funder lead audits and the annual financial audit.

Board Related Duties - Including, but not limited to:

• Supports the Executive Director to the Pinellas County Licensing Board.
• Responsible for Board records and historical data.
• Responsible for setting up meeting space and ensuring a quorum of Board Members.
• Compiles enforcement action information, recommendations related to rule changes, financial information, and other items related to the Board Meeting for Board Approval.
• Corresponds with Members of the Board and the program's legal counsel.
• Responsible for legal noticing of Board Meetings and the creation and posting of Board agendas, packets and minutes to the PCLB website.
• Must be knowledgeable in Robert's Rules or Order.
• Able to participate in Board Meetings outside of office hours as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection
• Knowledge of and proficiency in utilizing Office software programs.
• Knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order.
• Ability to manage and process payments and purchases.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to create formal meeting agenda, packets and minutes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to meet agency, departmental and legal deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Valid Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

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:

Mid-County Center

8751 Ulmerton Rd

Largo, FL 33771

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 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.

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 reflects 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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