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Requisition No: 846240
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: CLERK - 48006140 (BLIND SERVICES)
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 48006140
Salary: $15.00 - $16.23/hr
Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
CAREER, TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING CENTER FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CTTC)
LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)
JOB TITLE: CLERK (READER/DRIVER) - OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS)
SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $16.23/hour
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:
Megan Martin, HR Liaison
(386) 254-3828
Job Description:
This is a part time reader/driver position within the Division of Blind Services. The goal of the Division of Blind Services 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 the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC) staff members with visual impairments.
Examples of Work:
- Acts as a reader for the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC) staff members.
- Provides transportation to scheduled appointments.
- Reads incoming mail and clears in-boxes, ensuring that all pertinent information is reviewed.
- Faxes, scans, and copies.
- Assists with obtaining signatures from Division of Blind Services clients.
- 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. All other duties required/requested to assist Center staff with work.
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 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, handling 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/electronic 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- This position requires a valid Florida Class E Driver License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with FDOE and DBS State Vehicle Policies and Procedures. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
- Three (3) or more moving violations in the past 2 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation.
- Any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past 2 years.
- A suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 2 years; and/or
- A suspension or revocation for refusal to take a field sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 3-4 years.
- Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed.
- Ability to maintain a clear driving history.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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.
- 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!
» State Group Insurance coverage options
- (health, life, and Corebridge 401K option)
» Career Growth
» Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
» 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 Services 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.
Salary : $15 - $16
