CLERK - 48006236 (BLIND SERVICES)
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Requisition No: 831724
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: CLERK - 48006236 (BLIND SERVICES)
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 48006236
Salary: $15.00/hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/24/2024
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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION: TAMPA (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY)
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.
ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.
THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION.
**Applicants may be required to provide proof of a clear driving history prior to employment in this position**
Job Description:
This is a part-time Reader/Driver position located within the Division of Blind Services, District 7 Office in Tampa, Florida. The goal of the Division of Blind Services Employment Program is to assist individuals with visual impairments in achieving or maintaining an employment outcome that is consistent with his/her unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choices. The incumbent will provide reading and transportation services for a Human Services Program Consultant (Counselor) or other staff member with a visual impairment, to assist the Counselor and/or staff member in meeting his/her essential job requirements that require work tasks outside of the office environment. The incumbent in this position will work a minimum of 20-30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours as needed.
Examples of Work:
- Acts as a reader for a Counselor.
- Provides transportation for a Counselor or other staff member to provide community outreach and informational sessions to unreached and underserved populations.
- Provides transportation for staff to attend client-related meetings.
- Operates the state vehicle and follows all guidelines in relation to the use of the state vehicle.
- Maintains confidentiality standards required by all State Employees.
- Possesses and maintains a valid Florida Driver's License and a clear driving record.
- Inputs work hours into the People First System.
- Completes vehicle logs timely and accurately.
- May perform light office duties should the need arise.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
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Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in 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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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. |
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Performing Administrative Activities |
Approving requests, handling paperwork and performing day-to-day administrative tasks. |
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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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Interacting With Computers |
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software or otherwise communicating with computer systems. |
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Communicating With Other Workers |
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing or via telephone/electronic transfer. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Relationships |
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. |
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Handling and Moving Objects |
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards. |
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Evaluating Information Against Standards |
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct. |
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents |
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Writing |
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience |
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Information Gathering |
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information |
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Speaking |
Talking to others to effectively convey information. |
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Active Listening |
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate. |
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Mathematics |
Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Product Inspection |
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products. |
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Information Gathering |
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information. |
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Coordination |
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Management of Personnel Resources |
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
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Clerical |
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. |
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Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques. |
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English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. |
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Computer |
Knowledge of computer software including applications. |
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid Florida Driver’s License.
- The ability to maintain a clear driving history.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality.
To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:
• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.
The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed
to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and
improving employment outcomes.
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.
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