Government Operations Consultant I

State of Florida

. Provide administrative and contract assistance to Biomedical Research staff .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, while effectively managing time and providing high levels of customer service. Knowledge of state purchasing and travel rules enhances the ability to coordinate and assist with various administrative tasks.

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Microsoft Office Suite ProficiencyAdministrative Support ExperienceKnowledge of State Purchasing RulesEffective Communication SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe AcrobatGrant ManagementOffice Equipment OperationRecord Retention ManagementTime Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityInterpersonal SkillsEffective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written Communication

Industry Keywords

Administrative ProceduresClerical ExperienceCustomer ServiceRecord KeepingTravel AuthorizationMeeting CoordinationContract ManagementBackground CheckE-VerifySelective Services Registration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative and contract assistance to Biomedical Research staff
Coordinate responses to the Section’s general inquiry email inboxes
Respond to routine inquiries, assign complex inquiries to appropriate staff, and track responses
Assist with scheduling and conducting virtual and face-to-face meetings
Determine meeting dates and times, invite stakeholders, produce and distribute agendas, and record minutes
Maintain grant management files and track grant invoice payments
Maintain the record retention schedule and coordinate destruction or archiving of records
Track key processes, dates, and activities as directed by the Deputy Director for Public Health Research
Issue reminders to appropriate stakeholders
Assist with travel authorizations and reimbursements
Lead contract staffing purchase orders, annual renewal purchase orders, and purchasing office supplies
Provide backup to Section staff
Perform other related duties as assigned
May perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days

Requirements

What you’ll need

State of Florida government experience with one year of administrative or clerical experience
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint
Skill in Adobe Acrobat
Knowledge of State purchasing and travel rules and guidelines
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and practices
Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms
Skill operating standard office equipment
Ability to organize information and files
Ability to manage time effectively and complete multiple assignments on time
Ability to provide high levels of customer service to staff, callers, and visitors
Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to identify problems and propose solutions
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Successful completion of a security background check and/or drug screening
Participation in direct deposit
Completion of Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System or have a Letter of Registration Exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Direct deposit
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Drug-free workplace
VALOR program support for veterans, including expedited licensing and waived initial licensing and application fees for eligible health care professional licenses