Government Operations Consultant I

Role Overview

• Work under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Health Research
• Provide backup to Section staff and direct support to Biomedical Research staff
• Perform administrative and contract assistance duties
• Coordinate responses to the Section’s general inquiry email inboxes
• Schedule and conduct both virtual and face-to-face meetings
• Assist with maintaining grant management files and tracking grant invoice payments
• Maintain the record retention schedule
• Track key processes, dates, and activities for the Section
• Assist with travel authorizations and reimbursement for Section staff
• Take lead on contract staffing purchase orders and purchasing office supplies

Requirements

• State of Florida government experience
• One year of administrative or clerical experience
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
• Skill in Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of State purchasing and travel rules and guidelines
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and practices
• Skills to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to organize information and files
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to provide high levels of customer service

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!