GENERAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

General Services Specialist

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This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Hernando Correctional Institution in the Warehouse. Our mission in the Warehouse is to efficiently manage the storage and distribution of supplies, as well as handle all incoming and outgoing mail for the correctional facilities. We aim to ensure that all operations run smoothly, supporting the overall functioning of the institution, and meeting the needs of both staff and inmates. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties :

Take charge of the daily operations of the mailroom and warehouse, overseeing the efficient receiving, storing, and distributing of commodities and mail, while expertly managing inmate gratuity discharge functions.

Oversee the inmate workforce in receiving, shipping, and laundry operations, addressing inmate requests and grievances with professionalism and efficiency.

Master the management of property tags and inventory for institutional items, coordinate surplus property reviews, and maintain meticulous tracking logs. Play a role in the yearly property inventory and manage FLEET logs for institutional vehicles.

Drive efficiency by initiating purchase requests for inmate care, emergency supplies, and staff needs, performing purchasing duties, and ensuring orders are prepared within budget and time limits.

Be a vital communicator by regularly advising the Field Office Manager and Warden on inventory and cost-saving measures, ensuring smooth operations and strategic planning.

This position may require the incumbent to possess a CDL license.

Benefits :

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.

Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.

Tuition-Free college courses.

Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System :

Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)

Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)

Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)

Deferred Compensation

Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Requirements :

Must possess a valid CDL or the willingness to obtain one.

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and / or during reference checks.

Additional Information :

Background Screening Requirement : The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

Employment Eligibility : The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee's eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.

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.