If you have any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration at 1-877-562-7287, or send a State of Florida Employment Application by mail or fax to the following:

Persons who submit an application via fax, telephonically, or by mail must contact the People First Service Center during their normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST) prior to the application deadline date to answer the position qualifying questions.  Applicants who do not answer the position qualifying questions will not be considered for the position.

To search vacancies select location: West, North, Central, or South.  If you want to define your search, click on the appropriate county for vacancies.

All State positions/duties are considered sensitive and require fingerprinting and background screening, as a condition of employment or service. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Positions deemed “safety sensitive” require negative drug testing results prior to starting employment.

The Florida Department of Health is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EEO) and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference, please attach your supporting documentation when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110 by the closing date. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.