HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II - 22010695

Requisition No: 877912 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II - 22010695

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010695 

Salary:  $3,755.62 Monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2026 

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Class Title: Human Resources Specialist II

$3,755.62 Monthly

LOCATION

17th Judicial Circuit Court, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work

This is responsible work performing complex and varied administrative work in daily operations of the Court Administrator’s Personnel Unit.  Duties include:  maintaining personnel records and data bases for State and County funded active and inactive employees; completing appropriate paperwork for personnel actions;  processing accommodation requests in accordance with the ADA; completing payroll vouchers; certifying payroll for judicial and non-judicial employees;  posting and distributing Notices of Vacancies for court positions; coordinating parking assignments and security cards for court personnel; maintaining records and processing certification for additional compensation for County Judges performing Circuit Judge duties; processing requests and maintaining records for Senior Judge compensation; responding  to in-person and telephone inquiries concerning personnel related matters; providing information or directing to appropriate resource; generating correspondence, notices, memos, reports and other documentation as provided; ensuring necessary copies of pertinent forms, materials, reports, records and documents are made, distributed, and filed.  

The Human Resources Specialist II receives and logs applications for vacant positions; coordinates interviews for vacant positions, prepares interview schedules, conducts FCIC/NCIC background checks, checks references; receives employee time sheets monthly and biweekly; checks for adherence to FLSA regulations; posts in database; prepares time accrual reports and distributes to employees; coordinates and administers testing for court positions as required; scores tests; and maintains records.  The Personnel Specialist operates a variety of common modern office equipment; i.e. computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines and performs related duties as directed.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager.  Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.

Education and Training Guidelines

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university and two years personnel related experience.  County or State human resources experience is highly preferred.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of/or ability to learn Human Resources data base systems; ability to become NCIC/FCIC certified; knowledge of federal laws affecting personnel policy, rules, and regulations; knowledge of the Personnel Regulations for State and County funded court employees; knowledge of and ability to use a personal computer, word processing applications, and spreadsheets; ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines; ability to communicate effectively; ability to deal tactfully and patiently with employees and the general public; ability to use independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential information; and ability to plan, organize and complete special assignments with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and official State Employment Application (found at http://www.17th.flcourts.org/the-

employment-opportunities/) to Court Administration, Human Resources, 201 SE 6th St, Rm. 20140, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301.

The People First profile application will not be considered.

For additional information, contact Taiwo Akinkunmi at takinkunmi@17th.flcourts.org

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at 954-831-7721.

Persons using a TTY/TDD may call Taiwo Akinkunmi through the Florida Relay Service at 711.

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.