PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/HR-SES - 42000373

Requisition No: 866403 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/HR-SES - 42000373

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000373 

Salary:  $40,320.81 - $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2025 

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PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/HR-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional or non-professional experience in human resources.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as described above.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible for providing the upmost customer service when working with assigned divisions’ Personnel Liaison and hiring managers, communicating information and answering questions regarding all aspects of the hiring process.  Compiles appropriate information for preparing and posting vacancies in the People First Staffing System.  Prepares final posting of position along with qualifying questions and submits through the appropriate approval process prior to posting.  When requested, expands advertisement postings for unique positions to on-line periodicals, university job boards, association sites, etc., pointing back to People First to make application.  

Identifies candidates meeting the minimum requirements who are claiming veterans’ preference (VP) and individuals who have eligible layoff status.  Conducts outreach and/or research on any candidates claiming VP who have not submitted appropriate documentation in the application process until resolution on status is attained.  Provides a list of VP and qualified layoff candidates who are required to be interviewed to the district liaisons. 

Screens applicants for meeting minimum requirements as requested by assigned divisions.  Upon receiving the completed hiring package from the divisions, ensures the appointment request is correct and that all back-up is in order, complete and meets required state and federal laws, policies, and procedures.  This includes salary recommendation, appointment status, type of appointment, etc.  Ensures that the selection process and paperwork required for VP and Selective Service registration are in accordance with appropriate rules. Follows up with the liaison in cases where issues have been identified or with the hiring manager for additional questions, information, and/or clarification as needed. 

Conducts employment background verifications on recommended candidates to include (when applicable) Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID), Selective Service registration, employment, education verification, and certification/licensure verification.  Ensures that FDLE Sexual Offender and Predator search is included in back-up from division (if applicable).

Ensures protocol and procedures have been followed throughout the selection process, files for advertised positions are complete, labeled and filed to be maintained for the designated retention period. 

Maintains logs for tracking purposes on DAVID, recruitment log with detailed information on all actions conducted within the assigned divisions, a candidate log identifying where they heard about the position, and a log of identified veterans.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the People First system.
• Skill in personal computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, etc.
• Ability to proof materials.
• Knowledge of the classification and pay system used in state government.
• Knowledge of employment laws and Personnel Rules.
• Skill in mathematical calculations.
• Skill in data entry.
• Ability to handle deadlines.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
  
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.