INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60023014
Requisition No: 868930
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60023014
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60023014
Salary: $1336.92 Bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2026
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OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
OCCUPATION: ELIGIBILITY INTERVIEWERS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
43-4061
Anticipated Vacancy
INTERVIEWING CLERK
This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County Storefront
APPLICANTS WHO ARE BI-LINGUAL ARE DESIRED
A COMPLETE AND UP TO DATE STATE OF FLORIDA APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- One year of secretarial or clerical work experience; or
- Possession of a Certified Professional Secretary Certificate.
- Vocation/technical training in an area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for the required work experience.
- A high school diploma or its equivalent can substitute for the required work experience.
- State of Florida Employment Application must be completed with up-to-date employment in order to receive full consideration.
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be hired for this position. State of Florida Employment Applications should be up to date and complete in order to receive full consideration.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this position will be asked to submit a certified copy of a typing test result that is no older than 6 months in order to be considered for the position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is work interviewing and/or determining eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as public health and social services programs. Typical duties include:
- Interviews and/or investigates applicants for public health and social services programs to gather information pertinent to their application.
- Selects and refers eligible applicants to public assistance or public housing agencies.
- Records and evaluates personal and financial data to determine initial or continuing eligibility.
- Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate eligibility and grants for various assistance programs.
- Prepares regular and special reports, keeps records of assigned cases, and submits individual recommendations.
- Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake and personnel forms.
- Explains eligibility requirements, form completion requirements, community resources for financial assistance, and/or provides program benefits.
- Reviews applicant information.
- Interviews and screens clients for program eligibility and schedules appointments within established procedures.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS
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Analyzing Data or Information |
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others |
Providing assistance or personal care to others. |
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Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. |
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Processing Information |
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data. |
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Getting Information Needed to do the Job |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Communicating With Persons Outside Of the Organization |
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. |
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee