INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60023086

Government of Florida

  • PANAMA CITY, FL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPANAMA CITY, FL

    Description

    Requisition No: 883562

    Agency: Children and Families

    Working Title: INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60023086

    Pay Plan: Career Service

    Position Number: 60023086

    Salary: BI-WEEKLY-$1,336.92

    Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2026

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    OCCUPATION PROFILE

    JOB FAMILY: OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

    OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

    OCCUPATION: ELIGIBILITY INTERVIEWERS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

    43-4061

    Interviewing Clerk-60023086 Anticipated Vacancy

    This is full time position located at the Panama City Service Center

    ((Bay County) Storefront)

    APPLICANTS WHO ARE BI-LINGUAL ARE DESIRED

    A COMPLETE AND UP TO DATE STATE OF FLORIDA APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

    It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • One year of secretarial or clerical work experience; or
    • Possession of a Certified Professional Secretary Certificate.
    • Vocation/technical training in an area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for the required work experience.
    • A high school diploma or its equivalent can substitute for the required work experience.
    • State of Florida Employment Application must be completed with up-to-date employment in order to receive full consideration.

    Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be hired for this position. State of Florida Employment Applications should be up to date and complete in order to receive full consideration.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Candidates for this position will be asked to submit a certified copy of a typing test result that is no older than 6 months in order to be considered for the position.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    This is work interviewing and/or determining eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as public health and social services programs. Typical duties include:

    • Interviews and/or investigates applicants for public health and social services programs to gather information pertinent to their application.
    • Selects and refers eligible applicants to public assistance or public housing agencies.
    • Records and evaluates personal and financial data to determine initial or continuing eligibility.
    • Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate eligibility and grants for various assistance programs.
    • Prepares regular and special reports, keeps records of assigned cases, and submits individual recommendations.
    • Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake and personnel forms.
    • Explains eligibility requirements, form completion requirements, community resources for financial assistance, and/or provides program benefits.
    • Reviews applicant information.
    • Interviews and screens clients for program eligibility and schedules appointments within established procedures.

    EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS

    Analyzing Data or Information

    Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

    Assisting and Caring for Others

    Providing assistance or personal care to others.

    Documenting/Recording Information

    Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.

    Processing Information

    Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.

    Getting Information Needed to do the Job

    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

    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.

    Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others

    Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems

    Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.

    Monitoring and Controlling Resources

    Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

    Judging Qualities of Things, Services, People

    Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

    EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Speaking

    Talking to others to effectively convey information

    Judgment and Decision Making

    Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action

    Active Listening

    Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

    Information Gathering

    Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information

    Problem Identification

    Identifying the nature of problems

    Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people

    Writing

    Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

    Information Organization

    Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information

    Identification of Key Causes

    Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal

    English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

    Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects

    Clerical

    Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems

    Computer

    Knowledge of computer software including applications

    LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

    EFFECTIVE 7/01/02

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

    Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

    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.

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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