Records Specialist 1

Records Specialist

Location: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is looking for new members to join our team as part of one of the finest organizations in Pinellas County. Employees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court provide quality service to the public. As a member of our working team, you will occupy a position offering a unique challenge. You are, in effect, working both for your neighbors and yourself while constantly improving your community.

This role performs specialized work which may require, depending upon the area of assignment, data entry, processing, research, and filing of a variety of documents performed in an automated work environment; may work in various departments under the Clerk of the Circuit Court and could require public contact; reviews and processes a wide variety of official records and/or documents in accordance with Florida Statutes and other pertinent legal authorities.

What Would You Do?

• Provides information and services to the general public and responds to inquiries and requests from other Clerk office departments, other Appointing Authorities, and business partners;
• Performs typing and data entry and reviews and processes a variety of documents;
• Performs a combination of assignments that can require operation of document scanners, computers, microfilm machines, telecommunication systems, or other records equipment and technologies;
• Performs file management and inventory control tasks;
• May maintain highly sensitive and confidential information and documents;
• Assists customers in person and on the phone;
• May establish and maintain court dockets;
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail;
• Maintains digital and physical records;
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
  
  

What Do you Need To Have?

• 1-year experience in clerical work which may include 1-year customer service experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to area of assigned responsibility;
• Knowledge of relevant terminology, grammar, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Knowledge of recordkeeping practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, policies, computers, operating systems, and related software applications;
• Skill in the operation of computers and keyboard data entry;
• Ability to provide quality customer service;
• Ability to communicate with tact, patience, and courtesy at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in accordance with laws, regulations, and procedures;
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, departments, and the public;
• Ability to type with reasonable speed and accuracy.
  
  

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
  
  

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Records Specialist 1, C13