OPS SENIOR CLERK - 64926067

Requisition No: Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS SENIOR CLERK - Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: Salary: $17.00 HR 24 hours per pay period Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Your Specific Responsibilities: The incumbent in this position is an environmental public health clerk for the Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties, under the direct supervision of the Environmental Public Health Manager. Incumbent is required to work with minimum supervision providing clerical support to all Environmental staff. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. This position is headquartered in LaBelle. Organizes, files, and maintains environmental records including reports, permits, licenses, and correspondence. Receives environmental clients and calls pertaining, but not limited to, animal bites, food service facilities, group care, limited use public water systems, mobile home and recreational vehicle parks, migrant facilities, water well construction, public swimming pools, public and private schools, sanitary nuisance complaints and septic system applications and permits. Daily inputs fee receipts and new accounts into the EHD database system with a 98% accuracy rate. Does routine environmental computer billing monthly with 99% accuracy. Orders forms and general supplies for environmental section. Conducts monthly inventory of supplies to ensure proper stock level is maintained. Handles animal bite reports. Ensures all the correct information is obtained at time of receipt. Reports the information to the appropriate person and/or agency for investigation the same day the report is received. Conducts follow-up calls to animal control regarding status of quarantine within one day of quarantine closure. Advises patient on status of animal quarantine closure, and other pertinent information as required by law, within one day of receipt. Enters animal bites into the EHD database within one week of bite report. Performs billing and collection duties under the direction of the Environmental Health Manager for fees of various permits, licenses, and laboratory water samples. Performs inter-office incoming and outgoing mail for courier service, prepares USPS out going mail. Fowarding of FDOH staff mail shall be done within one day of receipt. Daily receives and reads incomimg mail for environmental office staff and screens items which can be handled personally, and daily forwards the rest to the appropriate staff along with the necessary background material. Pick-up the cash receipts from the front desk and prepares the deposit daily Submits statements and proper documentation to fiscal office in accordance with fiscal guidelines for proper payment of such. Participate in in-service training programs as required and within time specified. Remain aware of Security Policy protocols. Perform as assigned any other duties within the scope of environmental health as directed by the supervisor. Enter Daily Activity Records daily. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Answering Phones, Computer entry, Filing, Customer Service Qualifications: Phone Skills, Basic Computer skills, Valid driver's license 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 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 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. 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 ( ). 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 , 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 ( ). 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: