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Requisition No: 812180 
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - ********
Position Number: ********  
Salary: $32,760-$36,036 
Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2023 
OPEN COMPETITIVE This position serves as the administrative support for the Violence and Injury Prevention Section. This position ensures that all affiliated responsibilities are carried out in an efficient and effective manner. This position reports to the Section Administrator. Duties include but are not limited to: Serve as receptionist for office, greeting and routing visitors; routing calls to appropriate staff from mainline; may respond to routine questions pertaining to program or department operations. Assists staff by providing telephone support and answering phones, working cooperatively with other program support staff in maintaining phone coverage for other programs as necessary. Make copies, scan documents, and shred items as needed. Perform purchasing duties, including routing purchase approval forms via email, ordering and maintaining office supplies, program materials, and equipment by preparing purchase orders in My Florida Market Place (ARIBA) or using the Purchasing Card (P-Card), tracking expenditures and monthly reconciliation reports. Initiate annual blanket purchase orders including the storage Center, the Register, UPS, Department of State Record Storage, SAS Licensure, and process payments for blanket purchase orders. Maintain electronic filing system consistent with DOH policies. Coordinate travel arrangements via Salesforce or other department approved system including, including hotel (and quotes); and rental car reservations, and flight arrangements, Prepare reimbursement. Track and monitor SunPass log. Serve as back-up to other support staff within the Bureau. Serves as a resource person for clerical staff. Performs other related duties as required. Serve as Floor Warden and Safety Coordinator for 3rd Floor Bureau and ensure roll call logs are up to date.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms; ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MFMP, EQuote, and Visio programs; ability to spell, use punctuation and grammar; ability to collect, compile, and organize files and records; office procedures and practices; principles and techniques of effective communication; methods of data collection; skill in typing and the use of computer programs; ability to take and transcribe notes; organizes files and other records; organize and prioritize work assignments into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials; works independently; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others; handle a multi-line telephone system and answer calls in a courteous and effective manner; plans, organizes, and coordinates work assignments; treat internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and dignity; ability to work under pressure and present a positive public image.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms; ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to spell, use punctuation and grammar; ability to collect, compile, and organize files and records; office procedures and practices; principles and techniques of effective communication; methods of data collection; skill in typing and the use of computer programs; ability to take and transcribe notes; organizes files and other records; organize and prioritize work assignments into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
Preferred - Knowledge of State Purchasing system Ariba On Demand
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: Tallahassee, FL
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 );
Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit  .
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 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:  
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 Show phone number). 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. 

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