SENIOR CLERICAL SPECIALIST - 64082414

Requisition No: 862447 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR CLERICAL SPECIALIST - 64082414

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082414 

Salary: $37,041.94 (Includes CAD $1,268.80) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Clerical Specialist position responsible to assist in the clerical and administrative day-to-day operations of the Healthy Beginnings Nurses, the Nurse-Family Partnership, the Women’s Health Initiative, and the Data Entry Team cost reimbursement contracts with the Children’s Services Council (CSC) of Palm Beach County. Works as a team player and creates strong working relationships to meet program goals to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and parental life course for families in Palm Beach County. This position is responsible for the supply chain management, purchasing, inventory management, and continuous process improvement. Communicates with internal and external customers to secure materials needed to fulfill programmatic requirements. Accesses databases to research, record, update, upload, maintain information, produce reports and spreadsheets in support of the CSC contracts. Work is performed under the direct supervision of Operations & MGMT Consultant MGR-SES. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Adherence to all established Florida Department of Health Safety Procedures and Practices while in the workplace and in the community.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) and Children’s Services Council (CSC) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential data sets: has access to Health Management System (HMS) – Employee Activities Record (EARS); My Florida Market Place (MFMP); In-Stock Inventory System (ISS); Florida Statewide Travel Management System (STMS); Nurse-Family Partnership Data System (FLO); and the Healthy Beginnings Data System (HBDS).

Responsible to process procurement requests. Obtains quotes from vendors, secures required procurement documentation, creates purchase requisitions, follows-up with vendors, verifies deliveries and submits invoices for payment processing.

Distributes program supplies, client materials and other related items on a monthly, and as needed, basis. Manages supply chain and inventory including but not limited to, stock levels, reorder points, reorder amounts, and suppliers. Provides management with inventory status, makes recommendations for using new items and suppliers, and acquires all supplies, program materials, educational materials, and client development tools. Forecasts purchasing and program requirements from database information and Excel inventory to ensure appropriate inventory is on hand without exceeding storage capacity.

Manages electronic files of identified program materials and updates as required. Creates, assembles, and manages Healthy Start and Nurse-Family Partnership materials packets used to enroll and manage client progress. Completes monthly client materials. Responsible to extract data from HBDS and other systems to merge information with other documents to create pull-lists and labels for supplies distribution, provider letters, and notices. Analyzes data and reports to make recommendations and provide information to management on program and grant requirements, trends, potential problems, and potential opportunities. Notifies medical providers at the beginning and ending of client service periods as required by program grants.

Validates for accuracy, enters and uploads required program documents into the individual client electronic medical records into the Healthy Beginnings Data System within program defined deadlines. Processes referrals and works with Healthy Beginnings System of Care Agencies and Community Partners agencies such as Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, Homesafe, Together Our Teens Succeed (TOTS), Kids Closet, assuring that program participants receive needed services and assistance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities to use Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles of correct grammar usage
• Ability to apply critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and electronic facsimile.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to identify, build, and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements : N/A

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• 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 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.
• Valid Driver’s License .

Working hours : (A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40

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:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Fl 33401

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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:

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.