STAFF ASSISTANT

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No:884262 Agency: Office of the Attorney General Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 41001329 Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. Pay $34,759.92 Annually Position Summary: The incumbent in this position serves as secretarial support in the Bureau of Victim Compensation and plays an integral role in the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the program through daily activities in the claims process. Qualifications: Three years of secretarial or clerical work experience; or A high school diploma or its equivalent and 1 year of secretarial/administrative experience. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience; or Vocational/technical training in an area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience . The Work You Will Do: Process incoming correspondence accurately and in accordance with procedures. This includes receiving, date-stamping, sorting, and distributing mail (physical, postal, and electronic) to appropriate staff; scanning documents for transmittal into the IN-Queue system; and reviewing IN-Queue task sheets to determine relevance and delegation to inventory at the rate in which the correspondence was received. Perform criminal history background checks for victims and applicants seeking benefits using the Criminal Justice Information System, at the rate in which the correspondence was received and with no margin of error. Review new applications, expense documentation, and related correspondence for completeness, and perform the data entry of the document information into the applicable claims management system, at the rate in which the correspondence was received and with no margin of error. Correctly transfers documents into the applicable document imaging systems (OnBase/VANext) immediately upon completion of data entry; record action log notes to document receipt when necessary; update IN-Queue task sheets with applicable information; and process or reassign IN-Queue task sheets in accordance with procedures. Achieve quantitative measurements of aptitude in data entry of no less than 100 new claims and 100 expenses monthly. Complete special projects as requested and finalize directives within established time frames. Note: This position may require extended hours and/or travel outside of the work site. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ). IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must: Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such asdates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job‑related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE:Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position. The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy. OAG employees are paid biweekly.All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S. All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify).E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9). The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida.If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the requiredwaiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may haveto repay all benefits you have received, including any DeferredRetirement Option Program (DROP) payout. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr