Hiring Preferences and Laws

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE ISSUED AS EITHER:

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY: Accept applications from any applicant.
  
  
• STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY: Accept applications from only those applicants currently employed in the state personnel system.
  
  
• INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY: Accept applications from Department of Health employees. (Includes OPS, Career Service, SES, or SMS)
  

The Department of Health only hires United States Citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All individuals hired must complete an employment eligibility verification form and present proof of identity, U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process are asked to notify the hiring authority in advance.

It is the policy of the State of Florida to prohibit employment or promotion of persons who are required to register with the Selective Service and have not done so. Individuals who are required to register are males between the ages of 18 and 26 years, who are either U.S. citizens or aliens who have been granted permanent residence and are residing in the US; and who are or were required to register under the Military Selective Service Act.

The use of Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for a person appointed to a position in state government on or after July 1, 1996.

The HCHD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, sex or marital status.