Requisition No: 849522
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: CLERK - (BLIND SERVICES)
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $15.00-$16.23/hour
Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2025
Total Compensation Estimator Tool 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.
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Office Contact: Mary Cross, Assistant District Administrator
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: Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing,calculating,tabulating,auditing,verifying or processing information or data. Communicating With Persons Outside Of The Organization Communicating with persons outside of 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. Performing Administrative Activities Approving requests, handing paperwork and performing day-to-day administrative tasks. Getting Information Needed to do the Job Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources Interacting With Computers Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software or otherwise communicating with computer systems. 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/ectronic transfer. Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. 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. Evaluating Information Against Standards Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
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:Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information.
Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products.
Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
Computer
Knowledge of computer software including applications.
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.
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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.
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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 click apply for full job details