Public Health Admin Assistant — Mission-Driven Support

State of Florida; Delaware; On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Legal holidays

State benefits

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is seeking a STAFF ASSISTANT to provide operational support for Environmental Public Health programs. Responsibilities include answering calls, processing applications, data entry and file management.

The role supports administrators, schedules inspections, and assists with projects and deliverables, while maintaining customer service quality in daily in-office operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative practices.
• Skilled in time management and multitasking.
• Skilled in computer usage and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and assist with EPH department tasks.
• Answer phones and assist clients; process applications via mail, email, fax or in person.
• Perform data entry and maintain tracking logs; assemble files and process payments.
• Schedule inspections and coordinate follow-ups; assist with projects and deliverables.
• Prepare public records requests and create necessary documents.

Skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Organization

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is seeking a STAFF ASSISTANT to provide operational support for Environmental Public Health programs. Responsibilities include answering calls, processing applications, data entry and file management.

The role supports administrators, schedules inspections, and assists with projects and deliverables, while maintaining customer service quality in daily in-office operations.