OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64926079

Date: Oct 24, 2024

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Requisition No: 839455

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 64926079

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64926079

Salary: $20.00 an hour

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position involves work in a new employee wellness program for Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties.

• Attend regular wellness committee meetings

• Development of new employee wellness program

• Assist the HR liaison with organizing employee wellness and enrichment activities

• Educate staff about the benefits of employee health and wellness

• Coordinate events and workshops to promote employee health and wellness

• Promote wellness programs among staff in the department

• Track and report on program participation and effectiveness

• Collaborate with managers to promote a culture of wellness

• Collaborate with community partners to link health and wellness resources and information to

staff.

• Utilize results of the CDC Worksite Health Scorecard to further develop employee wellness

program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to engage with culturally diverse groups

• Ability to work with and collaborate with others

• Ability to collect and enter data

• Proficiency in various computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs and online

data systems

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to flex work schedule

• Ability to lift 20 Lbs

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health education, community, or public health or equivalent professional experience.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred –

• experience in health education, community, or pubic health.

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:

LaBelle CHD

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!

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) 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 unlessthey 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.

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 (1-877-562-7287).

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.

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.

Location:

LABELLE, FL, US, 33935

Nearest Major Market:Sarasota