INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60055746

INTERVIEWING CLERK - 60055746

This full-time position is with the Economic Self Sufficiency Program Customer Service Center in Pinellas County and will be responsible for interviewing applicants to determine type of services and public assistance needs, both over the phone and in person in the Largo Service Center Lobby or Community Partner Lobby.

Some of the duties of the Interviewing Clerk include explanation of eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs, determining eligibility for expedited food stamp services, entering client data into database based on intake of caller information, maintaining necessary files and records, and completing general clerical duties to include using computer to input data for clients who are applying for public assistance benefits, answering the phone, using photocopy machine, scanner and other office machines.

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position and if so, you will be contacted via email to complete an on-line computer skill and typing assessment. You must attain a proficient score to be interviewed for the position. This position is Career Service and will be paid $1,336.92 Bi-Weekly and scheduled for full-time hours.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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

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.