OPS RECORDS SPECIALIST - 64801977

Temporary position with the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, FL. Pay: $17.00/hour. Closing date: 09/11/2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, processing, and responding to public record requests.
• Ensure timely response to public record requests in accordance with public record laws.
• Review responsive records for exempt information and apply redaction prior to release.
• Conduct records research and data compilation.
• Perform file management functions to ensure public records retention.
• Copy or scan records as needed.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with public record laws.
• Compile data and information for public record requests.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work with and meet required deadlines utilizing time management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one year of processing public record requests or tracking and managing multiple work assignments or related experience.
• Knowledge of public records law and requirements.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, including computers and various software applications.
• Skill in research, including internet usage.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with public record laws.
• Ability to compile data and information for public record requests.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with and meet required deadlines utilizing time management.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (eligibility requirements apply)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

Pay

$17.00/hour.

About the Department

The Florida Department of Health is located at the Capital Circle Office Complex, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Prather Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Mission: To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

• Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.
• Accountability: We perform with integrity and respect.
• Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.
• Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement.