Requisition No: 832645 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 64800123

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64800123 

Salary: $15.00 Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2024 

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Florida Department of Health

OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 64800123

Open Competitive

Tallahassee, FL

$15.00

DESCRIPTION

This position serves as a Legal Assistant for the Florida Department of Health’s Office of the General Counsel, Transaction Practice Group, in Tallahassee. This is a full-time (40-hours per week) other-personal-services (OPS) position. 

This OPS position will primarily provide legal and administrative support to the Department’s Transaction Practice Group. The Transaction Practice Group is responsible for drafting department contracts for all department Divisions, reviewing procurement solicitations, all department two-party agreements, providing advice on contract and procurement issues and representing the department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Preferred candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: excellent writing and organizational skills; knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage; excellent reading comprehension; ability to communicate effectively; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to work well within a team; ability to work independently and to multitask; ability to receive direction and meet deadlines on a daily basis; ability to draft documents; knowledge of legal processes; knowledge of legal terminology; strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Job Responsibilities may include:

• Answering and directing of phone calls
• Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments
• Creation and distribution of correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Providing general support to visitors
• Handling sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Maintaining the Transaction Practice Group’s online assignment tracking system
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel

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:

Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 200

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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) 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.

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. 

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.