Pinellas County, FL Clearwater , FL 33755
Posted 1 week ago
Records Specialist 1
Classification: Records Specialist 1, C13
Location: 509 East Avenue South, Clearwater, FL 33756
Schedule: Monday
Friday, 8am
5pm
This is specialized clerical work which requires preparing files for imaging, document scanning/linking, general clerical and warehouse work, data entry, processing, research, and filing of a variety of legal documents performed in an automated work environment. An employee in this class reviews and processes a wide variety of official records and/or legal documents in accordance with Florida Statutes and other pertinent legal authorities. Decisions are made within established guidelines and procedures. The position reports to a supervisor or designee.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
2024 Medical Plan Premiums
Choose from two medical plans which offer the same low premiums and include medical care, prescription coverage, behavioral/mental health and vision care.
Coverage
Biweekly Cost
Employee Only
$13.09
Employee and Spouse or Domestic Partner
$151.16
Employee and Child(ren)
$120.60
Family
$247.67
Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choose the Investment Plan or Pension Plan
Generous leave time including 9 to 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 personal days (pro-rated), and 15 days of annual leave the first year
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,800 per year
Wellness Program including a Wellness Center, gym discounts, and classes.
Deferred compensation plans from four providers
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Essential Job Functions
Prepare files for imaging, i.e. remove staples, repairs torn pages, removes file clasps.
Retrieves files for customer viewing. Must walk several hundred steps daily, climb step stool/ladder when required, lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
Makes copies and certify, if required (documents must be removed from file folder and replaced).
Answers phones, writes down information if required.
Provides information to customers and other departments. Accesses computer when required.
Scans documents as required, including indexing/document linking responsibility.
Provides assistance in warehouse area for storage, retrieval, and moving of files.
Projects may require sustained hauling of boxed files by hand truck, and sustained periods of moving boxes. Boxed files are sometimes placed or pulled from upper shelving.
Performs related work as assigned or required.
Position Specific Requirements
1-year experience in clerical work which may include 1-year customer service experience; or
An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic knowledge of the Florida Statutes, Rules of Court, and regulations pertinent to the area of assignment.
Ability to follow instructions in accordance with laws, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal terminology, grammar, spelling, and math.
Knowledge of recordkeeping practices and procedures.
Knowledge of automated office equipment, practices, and procedures.
Skilled in the operation of automated office equipment.
Skilled in the application of quality customer service.
Ability to follow instructions in accordance with laws, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to provide information correctly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to type with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Physical/Mental Demands
This work requires exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Finger dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Working Conditions
This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.
Pinellas County, FL