Ops Data Processing Control Specialist - 64953365

Requisition No: 818447 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DATA PROCESSING CONTROL SPECIALIST - 64953365

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64953365 

Salary:  Hourly rate $20.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2023 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its missionto protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.  

This is a OPS Data Processing Control Specialist position that serves as a professional data and research analyst and provides data input and analysis support to the Environmental Health Division in the OSTDS Program in Polk County.  This position assists the OSTDS program supervisor with tracking, monitoring, and reporting metrics in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The employee assists with data reporting and input needs of the program, including data research and analysis, and must be detail oriented. 

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected to be aware of and abide by the Florida Department of Health's Standards of Conduct, and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.  This position works collaboratively as a team with other environmental professionals, including geologists, engineers, environmental specialists, water operators, and other scientists.  The incumbent is expected to maintain courteous, professional relationships with DEP, DOH, private contractors, and Environmental Health Division staff.  This position is in the Bartow office of the Environmental Health Division in Polk County.

Data Entry

The incumbent assists the OSTDS program with data entry into the Environmental Health Data Base or other data bases such as DEP Oracle, Oculus, Excel, as required.  

Record Management

The incumbent will assist in Records management incuding, filing, electronic records uploading, records documentation, and other activities as required.

Other Duties

Incumbent will complete other duites relationg to Environment Health Division Work as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering, environmental, or biological specialty area.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Knowledge of engineering concepts and terminology.
• Skill in data collection, review of documents, and organizing files and records.
• Skill in water sampling and inspection processes.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.
• Ability to learn to use engineering tools, equipment, and/or instruments.
• Ability to read water quality data and/or lab reports
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to science.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and the use of common software applications

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of DATA PROCESSING experience.
• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in DATA PROCESSING.
• Vocational/technical training in DATA PROCESSING can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Bartow, FL

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 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.

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.