Requisition No: 874226
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT OPS - 60934110
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 60934110
Salary: $16.71 hourly, DCF Salary Policy will apply.
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
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Staff Assistant – OPS
Department of Children and Families
Open Competitive Opportunity
Location: 9393 N. Florida Ave, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33612
Onsite position. Not eligible for teleworking.
Position Type: Other Personal Service (OPS)
Work Schedule: Fulltime, 40 hours per week.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST.
Pay Rate: $16.71/hour. DCF Salary Policy will apply.
This position performs a variety of office administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, research, collection of information/data, preparation and maintenance of reports, and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information. Assists with special projects and provides guidance to the administration to ensure deadlines are met and/or targets are achieved.
DUTIES
• Filing, scanning, and data entry
• Preparing correspondence and reports
• Scheduling and calendar coordination
• Tracking deadlines and supporting projects
• Providing customer service and office support
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Three (3) years secretarial or clerical experience to include reviewing, evaluating, and verifying a high volume of documents for accuracy and completeness
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds as needed for file management, materials transport, or related tasks
PREFERENCES
• Recruitment and selection experience
Desired traits for applicants:
Strong relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable managing high-volume workloads
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
OPS INFORMATION
No paid holiday or sick leave
For a complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
Read more about the OPS Social Security Alternative Retirement plan here: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Treasury/
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Complete the full People First application
• Attach resume and cover letter
• Provide complete employment history and supervisor contacts
• Explain any employment gaps
“See Resume” is not accepted.
This is an essential position and may require work during emergencies.
The DCF Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. To learn more about DCF please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/
EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES:
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
RETIREE NOTICE: 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. Employment may be terminated based on the background investigation results if the candidate begins employment before the background results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Department. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for state and national criminal records check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees will be retained in state and national RAP Back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications.
BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING: Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program will have a Benefit Recovery check completed before completing the hiring process.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
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.
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