Clerk Specialist
- Employer
- Polk County Public Schools
- Location
- Bartow, FL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator, Support Staff, Secretarial / Clerical
Job Details
Job Description
Position Title: Clerk Specialist
Salary Grade, if non-union:
Pay Grade, if union: PG02
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the
position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to
changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to perform specialized and advanced clerical work involving complex work methods and problems relating to the area of assignment.
Essential Functions of this Job
Prepares, processes and maintains specialized and complex records, forms, card systems, and reports. Posts
entries to rules, regulations, and procedures of the unit to which assigned. Coordinates with school system personnel, vendors, and the public concerning duties and procedures of the unit to which assigned.
Assists in the input and update of computerized information on Data Processing CICS Systems. Assists in
preparing employee verification. Maintains files and prepares departmental reports and statistical data. Provides
technical information and answers detailed inquiries regarding the operation of the unit. Assists in the
supervision and training of subordinate clerical staff. Relieves the supervisor of clerical and administrative
details.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the processes and procedures of the unit to which assigned. Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Ability to type at a prescribed rate of speed. Ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, and
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement: Educational Support Personnel Union
Position Title: Clerk Specialist
Local Code: 0212
EEO5: 51
Approval Date: 2012-11-13
the public. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to perform arithmetic computations with
speed and accuracy. Skill in the use of office machines and equipment. Ability to lead subordinate
personnel. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Graduation from high school or completion of GED, including or supplemented by courses in business
experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Work Context:
Physical Environment:
Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face
discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication
systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish
priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the
public.
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the
day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.
Date Last Revised:
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
Company
Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) in Polk County, Florida is among the 30 largest school districts in the nation and the 7th largest school district in Florida. PCPS currently serves more than 110,000 students in over 150 schools. PCPS has 20 nationally accredited workforce academies, five Florida Arts Model schools, and a rising number of schools offering Advanced Placement and Cambridge International Programs. In 2018, PCPS garnered national attention for becoming one of the first districts to launch a school safety guardian program. Developed in conjunction with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the guardian program ensures every campus has either an armed school district employee or law enforcement officer on site. As PCPS grows and innovates, it remains true to its mission of delivering a high-quality education to every student … because at PCPS, students always come first.
PCPS is located in the heart of Central Florida. Polk County offers an unparalleled quality of life and is home to LEGOLAND Florida, Bok Tower Gardens, the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Child of the Sun” collection, numerous golf courses, more than 500 freshwater lakes, a thriving local arts scene, and community theaters. It is also located just an hour from Tampa and Orlando, world-renowned beaches and amusement parks, and two international airports. The area is host to mild winters with plenty of sunshine and the state has no income tax. PCPS offers opportunities for advancing careers, pay raises and increasing earning potential.
- Website
- http://www.polkschoolsfl.com/
- Telephone
- 863-534-0781
- Location
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1915 South Floral Avenue
Bartow
FL
33831
US
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