OPS WORD PROCESSING SYSTEMS OPERATOR - 64835085

About the role

The Bureau of Vital Statistics provides for the statewide registration of all Florida vital record events, including births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. The bureau issues more than 2.8 million certified copies annually.

Responsibilities

• Extracts and merges data contained on the vital statistics database to reflect amended information.
• Computes, verifies proper filing fees and enters monies received for amendment into the vital statistics fee accounting/tracking system.
• Prepares daily reports relative to this activity.
• Updates and monitors the fee accounting/tracking system relative to activity and/or status of requests.
• Screens and retrieves vital records using various databases of birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage data as well as conducting manual searches utilizing hardcopy indexes and microfiche.
• Maintains a log of time involved in unit activities for workload analysis, monitoring purposes, and performance review.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Ability to organize and maintain records and files.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating office equipment including a personal computer, 10-key adding machine, copier, and fax machine.
• Must type a minimum of 35 words per minute.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating office equipment.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$15.00 per hour (bi-weekly $1200.00)

Schedule

40 hours a week Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00

Agency

Department of Health

Working Title

OPS WORD PROCESSING SYSTEMS OPERATOR - 64835085

Position Number

64835085

Salary

$15.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date

07/31/2026

Where You Will Work

Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
1217 N. Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Note

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.

Additional Information

Please be advised that 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Drug-Free Workplace

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VALOR Program

The Florida Department of Health 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.