CLERK - 48006236 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 849522 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: CLERK - 48006236 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 48006236 

Salary:  $15.00-$16.23/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES 

BUREAU OF CLIENT SERVICES & PROGRAM SUPPORT 

LOCATION: DISTRICT 7 /TAMPA (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY) 

JOB TITLE: CLERK- READER/DRIVER (OPS)
HOURLY RANGE: $15.00 - $16.23/HR

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

Office Contact:

Mary Cross, Assistant District Administrator

813-871-7190

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:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
• The ability to maintain a clear driving history. 
• The ability to maintain confidentiality. 

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

NOTE: All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing any of the below items. 

•    All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.  

The following must be included:
•    Any and all State of Florida jobs. 

•    Any and all Florida Community College or University jobs.
•    All periods of employment from high school graduation forward.
•    Periods of unemployment (gaps). *All gaps 3 months (90 days) or more must be accounted for.  

•    Education (high school, GED, Community College, University).
•    Volunteer Experience. 
•    A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information contained in the state application.
•    Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. Your current place of employment should be included. If you are currently unemployed, please make sure that information is included.
•    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. 
•    It is unacceptable to use the statement “see resume” in place of entering work history.  Your candidate profile will convert to your official application. 
•    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.
•    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. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. 
•    All documentation is due by the close of the job requisition/advertisement. 

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at: 877-562-7287.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! 
»    OPS employees may be eligible for health insurance and other options depending on the number of hours worked. 

»    Career Growth

»    Retirement plan options (Corebridge)

»    Ongoing comprehensive training provided
»    Highly skilled, professional environment

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. The Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.   

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. For more information, please visit the Social Security website. 

Selective Service System (SSS):
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

 
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.