Senior Clerk, Environmental Health Lead

Florida; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Polk County, Bartow, FL, seeks a Senior Clerk to support Environmental Health & Engineering. The role covers administrative duties, data entry, and records management across swimming pool and drinking water programs.

The position requires strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, multi-program environment. Candidates must uphold state policies and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Organize files and records.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• Perform basic arithmetic and data checks.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Navigate and input data in databases.
• Proficient in scanning, indexing, and batching documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general correspondence for Environmental Supervisors, Environmental Specialists, Engineers, and Engineering Technicians in the Swimming Pool and Drinking Water programs.
• Manage purchasing card duties including receipts, invoices, requisitions, and invoices processing.
• Provide fee reports and cash handling according to procedures.
• Process incoming mail and route to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Serve as lead receptionist, manage switchboard, and direct inquiries.
• Answer calls and greet visitors, providing accurate information.
• Collect customer feedback and escalate to supervisor as needed.
• Maintain security and tidiness of clerical areas and files.
• Enter DEP water program data, DOH databases, and license documents.
• Complete DARS trainings and document timekeeping.

Skills

File organization

Instruction following

Effective communication

Data entry

Customer service

Office procedures

Teamwork

Clerical support

Tools

Application Xtender

Oculus

Document scanning

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Polk County, Bartow, FL, seeks a Senior Clerk to support Environmental Health & Engineering. The role covers administrative duties, data entry, and records management across swimming pool and drinking water programs.

The position requires strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, multi-program environment. Candidates must uphold state policies and security requirements.