SENIOR CLERK - 42000525

About the role

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development, seeks a Senior Clerk to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare and submit market financial and commodity reports.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchasing card documentation and process invoices for payment.
• Prepare billing documents and record payments.
• Prepare bank deposits and related reports, and maintain pre-numbered receipts inventory.
• Operate truck scales where available, issue certified weight tickets, record and collect fees, balance scale drawer and prepare related pre-numbered revenue receipts.
• Record and monitor used and unused scale tickets.
• Prepare and maintain expense and revenue ledgers using Excel, Word or other related software.
• Complete other assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Serve as market receptionist greeting and directing visitors, answering telephones and taking messages.
• Receive and distribute mail.
• Prepare correspondence and vehicle operation reports.
• Organize and maintain records, filing systems and inventories.
• Advise market manager of incidents or conditions in the office and at the market.
• Receive and record complaints and comments from market tenants and the general public.
• Perform minor custodial duties within the market office.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of secretarial or clerical work experience.
• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required work experience.
• Vocational/technical training in the area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for the required work experience.
• Requires possession of a valid Driver License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of grammar principles.
• Skill in typing.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to be courteous and accommodating with market tenants and the general public.
• Ability to compile and create reports.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to organize and plan work.
• Ability to spell correctly.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

Pay

$40,000.22

Schedule

Schedule subject to change during peak seasons.

Notes

• To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process.
• Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
• Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.