PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/HR-SES - 40034600

Requisition No: 878685 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/HR-SES - 40034600

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40034600 

Salary:  63K - 65K, Based on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME/ SES

POSITION LOCATION:  Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Personnel Service Specialist/HR -SES

This is an anticipated Vacancy

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

Provide expertise within the Bureau Human Resources Management Classification Section that conform with sound organizational principles and consistency with rules and regulations that supports optimal department operations.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Independently analyzes, prepares, and finalizes classification packages to include Position Description updates, Reclassifications and Organization Changes.   

Investigate and analyze problems and concerns relative to classification, pay, and position control.

Updates and maintains databases to keep accurate records of agency employees.

Research rules and statutes as necessary for organization structure, FLSA position exemptions.

Provide consultation and technical assistance to central and field offices by responding to questions and providing interpretations of the state and agency rules and policy.

Make recommendations of potential position classification to process managers, regional liaisons, and/or regional CareerSource staff. 

Assists in special projects or critical situations as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge and experience of the State of Florida Classification/Broadband System
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the current State Personnel Human Resource System
• Extensive knowledge of organization structures
• Proficient customer service and computer skills, including proficiency with web-based applications and report writing software
• Ability to apply organization design principles to specific Department needs
• Ability to conduct desk audits and prepare audit results
• Ability to prepare and understand organization charts
• Ability to present complex data and information in an understandable and compelling manner
• Ability to work independently and be detail oriented
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Qualifications:

This position is designated as a position of Special Trust. As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, successful completion of a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Preferred:

• At least five (5) years of verifiable related experience in classification/organizational management.
• Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees

Pay:

63K – 65K, Based on experience 

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Difference You Will Make:

Working for the State of Florida allows you to directly impact the lives of over 22 million residents and visitors.  You will serve a diverse population, gain rapid professional development and contribute to a robust, business-friendly economic environment.

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.