Senior Clerk- OPS-43350007
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Requisition No: 806690
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: Senior Clerk- OPS-43350007
Position Number: 43350007
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2023
***OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***
POSITION TITLE: SENIOR CLERK – OPS
DIVISION: INVESTIGATIVE AND FORENSIC SERVICES
BUREAU: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Workers' Compensation Fraud Investigations
- Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
- Theft/Misuse of State Funds
- Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis
Mission Statement
Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.
Available links to the Agency and Division:
SPECIAL NOTES:
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/difs/career-opportunities
Email Address: hiringdifs@myfloridacfo.com
Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063
This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.
Requirement:
- High School Diploma or its’ equivalent
Preferences:
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Customer service experience
Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.
The hourly rate for this position is $15.00 with a flexible work schedule of 15-28 hours per week.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following:
- Completed State of Florida Employment Application
- Completed Department of Financial Services, Division of Investigative and Forensic Services Supplemental Application
- Interview
- Fingerprinting
- Background Investigation
- Financial credit report
This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE,
- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices
- Knowledge of correct grammar usage
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic
- Ability to prepare reports and correspondence
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities
- Ability to develop and implement office procedures
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability and skills to effectively work in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
This is an entry level position that serves the Division of Investigative & Forensic Services, Operational Support Services Section, Administrative Unit. The duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting staff with answering and returning phone calls
- Making copies and scanning documents
- Performing data entry
- Providing administrative support to staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee