ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64041338

Date: Jun 23, 2026

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Requisition No: 878118

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64041338

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64041338

Salary: $36,470.00

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2026

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Job posting category: (Internal)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides clerical support in the Environmental Health Department for Nassau and Baker Counties.

Maintains the Environmental Health Database (EHD) and is responsible for the programmatic files associated with the department.

Prepares OSTDS and Facility Program reports for the State Health Office.

Communicates with the Environmental Administrator of the implementation and status of EHD. Prepares daily requests for inspections of all programs by the use of the EHD to the Environmental Health staff.

Greets and assists internal and external customers, answers the phone, screens calls, takes messages, receive information about programs such as animal bites, complaints, OSTDS, and in general does clerical work assigned in a courteous and respectful manner that presents a positive public image.

Prepares permits for all Environmental Health programs. Prepares billing statements and oversees the billing/permitting process for all annual fee and nonfee producing permits for the Nassau County Environmental Health Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Driver’s License

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Knowledge of administrative office support functions.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organization skills.

• Intermediate computer skills, including typing, answering emails, data entry, and navigating the internet.

• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, purchasing or report writing.

• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

• Ability to record and document meeting minutes.

• Ability to work well with others, including coordinating efforts with other government agencies and individuals with diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to organize and maintain confidential and sensitive materials.

• Ability to conduct and maintain DOH inventory.

• Ability to operate general office equipment.

• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure completion of assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems

• Knowledge of computer software including applications

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

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:

Yulee, Florida, and various locations in Nassau County, FL

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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

YULEE, FL, US, 32097

Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville