OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64856538

Requisition No: 877074 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64856538

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64856538 

Salary:  $19 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2026 

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OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I 

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In support of the Environmental Public Health unit at Florida Health in Manatee County:

• Maintains approachable workstation and serves as the main point of contact for the front of the unit office area
• Processes all initial and renewal applications into Environmental Health Database
• Answers all incoming phone calls, transfers to the appropriate staff member, or answers questions on behalf of the department
• Monitors and responds to all voicemails left in the general mailbox for the department
• Takes in person, online or mailed in payments
• Is responsible for the unit cash drawer on a daily basis and following all fiscal procedures
• Follows proper procedures for the intake of community sharps disposals
• Files, maintains, arranges for storage, retrieves or reproduces documents, records, and reports
•  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, both internal to the organization and externally
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Talking to others to effectively convey information
• Knowing how to find, identify and communicate essential information
• Researching, purchasing, obtaining and auditing supplies and resources needed on behalf of the unit
• Maintains accuracy of facility data in databases, such as the Environmental Public Health database

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft TEAMS and more

Qualifications:

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

 

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:

Manatee County 

 

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.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

 

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