Clerk 3 - Human Resources/Application Desk (Anticipated) - Job #3397

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Clerk

Date Posted:
9/25/2024

Location:
Human Resources

Closing Date:
10/08/2024
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Clerk

ASSIGNMENT: Clerk 3 - Human Resources/Application Desk

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Three (3) years experience in a clerical, secretarial or administrative assistant position
3. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required.
4. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrates skill in use of office equipment, including computers
2. Customer-service oriented
3. Professional communication skills
4. High level organizational/time management skills

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as liaison with applicants and provides applicant services through Skyward
2. Processes applications, making sure the application file is complete, and notifies applicants of missing items and outdated material in the file
3. Assists with fingerprinting of existing employees to meet statutory requirements; reviews Criminal History reports and consults with Director/Manager of Human Resources when needed
4. Initiates and processes fingerprinting of newly hired district employees and interns. Generates and processes FDLE reports for Criminal History check. Receives and reviews criminal histories and reports to Director/Manager of Human Resources; maintains accurate and confidential records regarding the reports and additional relative information
5. Serves as receptionist in the office
6. Processes fingerprinting of school board approved volunteers
7. Files documents as needed
8. Processes employee recommendation forms (ERFs) and archives job vacancies
9. Schedules and directs appropriate applicant testing to meet job description and position vacancy requirements
10. Facilitates Educational Impact and RIVS digital interview software and technology issues
11. Files all confidential reports, and provides backup for HR Personnel Onboarding Services Clerks
12. Serves as back-up to other HR Clerks and Switchboard Operator, when necessary
13. Attends department staff meetings
14. Participates in applicable/relevant professional development opportunities to enhance job performance
15. Performs all other duties as requested by Director/Manager

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy

PAYGRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, the School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 7/28/2015
? Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us