STAFF ASSISTANT - 64084591

Staff Assistant - 64084591

The incumbent will perform various clerical duties in the Vital Statistics office. The incumbent is responsible for making independent decisions using state and local policies and procedures regarding issuance of birth and death certificates. The position is expected to provide excellent customer service.

Determines applicant's eligibility and issues certified copies of birth and death records. Collects associated fees and report collections on a daily cash report.

Assist the Health Administration Services Manager with various administrative functions, including, but not limited to reporting, copying, filing, inventory, stocking, etc. Assists with facility and safety inspections, drills, meetings, and other related actions.

Performs other related work as required.

Responsible for the timely submission of timesheets and employee activity reports (EARs).

Information custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and Department of Health Security Policy 3 and associated Protocols and Procedures as it relates to information Custodian, Delegation of Authority. This responsibility is to be adhered to 100% of the time.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position.

Knowledge of basic office equipment including, but not limited to computers, copier units, fax machines, and printers. Ability to apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the health department and Vital Statistics. Knowledge of and ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate fees, issue change, and reconcile daily cash receipts. Ability to communicate with the public and staff, verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling.

Minimum :

• Verifiable customer service experience
• Verifiable cash handling and reporting experience
• Intermediate level skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Willing to perform emergency duties before, during, and / or beyond normal business hours and / or day in the event of an emergency, disaster, or threat of disaster man-made or natural

Preferred :

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 :

Innovation : We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration : We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability : We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness : We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence : We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Florida Department of Health in Osceola

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; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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 : http : / / www.sss.gov.

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 (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.

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.