Ops Health Support Technician - Bartow, United States - The State of Florida

The State of Florida

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Bartow, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Requisition No: 829293

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary:
Hourly rate $15.75

Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool**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.

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 mission
to 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 _I_
_nnovation, __C_
_ollaboration, __A_
_ccountability, __R_
_esponsiveness and __E_**_xcellence _in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Primary person responsible for:

Going to schools and doing the heights and weights with the vision screeners.
Do bmi calculations.
Take forms to the school and file in cum folders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to use an Audiometer for hearing screening and ability to use screening machines as well as charts for vision screening.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with peers and school staff.
Ability to communicate well with students

Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Current Florida Driver's License

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

Please be advised:

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.

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.

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 Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow suffi