FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64082550

Requisition No: 885862 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 64082550 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64082550 Salary: $34,760 - $62,546.60 Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Job posting category: Internal Career Service Your Specific Responsibilities: Initiates the purchasing process in My Florida Marketplace (MFMP) for the procurement of goods and services. Obtains required quotes from vendors for equipment purchases, reviews quote for acceptance based on cost and specifications, recommends sources of supply, and initiates Purchase Requisition for approval. Assists with vendor bids or other related purchasing processes. Ensure that appropriate commodity and object codes and accounting codes are utilized. Responds to queries from Central Office purchasing and disbursement regarding modifications to purchase requests or documentation requirements. Provides payment using state issued purchasing card by following state purchasing policies and procedures for authorized good/service. Approves charges in a timely manner in the WORKS system, providing proper documentation and coding. Acts as receiver/central receiver of goods and services. Ensures accuracy and completeness of shipments. Coordinates the issuance, distribution, and delivery of purchased goods to appropriate offices, programs, and satellite sites. Primary back-up to the Chief Deputy Registrar in Vital Statistics, issuing birth and death certificates, ensuring security paper is properly used, accounted for, and stored. Primary back-up to assist with other administrative functions. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices Knowledge of office procedures and practices Knowledge of basic arithmetic Ability to organize and file materials Ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Knowledge of Vital Statistics, including policies and procedures; cash handling and other monetary transactions Knowledge of finding and identifying essential information Qualifications: Minimum: Two years’ professional purchasing and accounting experience One year’s experience with Microsoft Office Suite One year’s experience in developing, reviewing, and issuing purchase orders Preferred: Experience with State of Florida procurement regulations One or more years of working experience in accounting and business Experience utilizing My Florida Marketplace or other procurement software to issue purchase orders One or more years’ experience working with Purchase Card WORKS 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: Fernandina Beach, various locations in Nassau County 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…

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