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INTERVIEWING CLERK OPS - 60932979

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INTERVIEWING CLERK - OPS

This is an open, competitive, OPS opportunity. As a State of Florida Other Personal Services (OPS) employee, you may be eligible for insurance benefits and are automatically enrolled into a qualified retirement plan. Description: The position of Interviewing Clerk OPS is a paraprofessional position assigned to the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency with primary responsibility for reviewing applications to collect demographic information and/or provide information and referral services. This position is ideal for someone who has excellent computer/data entry skills, a high degree of organizational skills and enjoys the challenge of tight deadlines. Location: Rivieria Beach and/or West Palm Beach Annual Salary: $34,760.00 annually. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy. Typical duties:

Determines eligibility for expedited food assistance services;

Explains eligibility to applicants and recipients applying/receiving public assistance;

Enters client data into database based on intake of caller information;

Maintains necessary files and records;

Completes general clerical duties including using computer to input data of clients who are applying for public assistance benefits;

Answers phones;

Uses photocopy machine, scanner and other office equipment;

Conducts application registration;

Schedules appointments;

Performs intake interviews;

Conducts statewide clearance and reconciles any discrepancies on all household members;

Maintain office email accounts and serves as clerical backup for units. Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of clerical or public contact experience. College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 class room hours for each year of the required experience. Special note:

State of Florida Employment applications must reflect most current and all previous employment history in order to receive full consideration.

Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview.

Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview and/or selection. IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287 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.