OPS CLERK - 76808155 Date: Feb 7, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 845714 Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Working Title: OPS CLERK - 76808155 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 76808155 Salary: $35.00/hr Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Highway Patrol Patrol Operations Other Personal Services (OPS) Opportunity This position works 40 hours per week *Open Competitive Advertisement* To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position. Contact Person: Major Conner Cardwell, Connercardwell@flhsmv.gov The Organization The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. Our Benefits include + State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* + Workers’ Compensation + Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) + Participation in certain State Group Insurance benefits (must meet eligibility requirements). + Deferred Compensation + Employee Assistance Program To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers . Duties and Responsibilities The role involves assisting in the implementation and maintenance of telecommunications systems, microwave systems, and land mobile radio systems for the Division of Florida Highway Patrol. This position may require occasional travel and working non-standard hours (after 5 PM or on weekends). Key responsibilities include providing technical assistance for radio system and equipment issues, supporting technical problem-solving, overseeing vendor maintenance, testing radio code and programming software, assisting in training radio users, managing and securing FHP-specific encryption keys, advising on installation planning, assisting with communication design and operational support. Additional key role responsibilities will include, preparing procurement specifications, supporting the lead communications engineer, conducting maintenance and inspection reports, responding to mutual aid and disaster incidents, developing disaster response communication systems, researching new telecommunications technology, representing FHP on the Regional Domestic Security Task Force, serving as a liaison with local government entities, coordinating with other public safety agencies, and performing other related duties involving telecommunications, budget preparation, procurement activities, and lease agreements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of general office procedures and practices; + Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook); + Skill in providing customer service to internal and external customers; + Ability to organize and maintain filing systems; + Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, multi-line telephone, scanner, printer, Xerox machine, and facsimile; + Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and assignments; + Skill communicating effectively verbally; + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; + Highly self-motivated; + Ability to evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems and other activities particularly relating to radio systems (telecommunications); + Knowledge of electronic and RF principles and practices; + Ability to conduct fact-finding research; + Ability to deal with vendors; + Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; + Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; + Knowledge of Information Security; + FCC license preferred. PJob Related Requirements + Candidates must be 19 years of age or older to apply. + This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment. + The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged. General Information + The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview. + Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI. + OPS employees at FLHSMV are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 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