Requisition No: 827120 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: RECORDS TECHNICIAN - 48001953

Position Number: 48001953, 48001872 

Salary: Salary:$32,760.00-$49,888.01 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2024 

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Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Educator Certification

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Records Technician – CS

This Posting Advertises Multiple Position Numbers

Position Number 48001872 and 48001953

Salary Range: $32,760.00 - $49,888.01

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of students by assuring that educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists. The Bureau of Educator Certification (BEC) is committed to providing timely, accurate, and efficient services to all constituents. For more information, please visit the Bureau of Educator Certification webpage.

Description:

The Records Technician is responsible for high-volume data entry in the Bureau of Educator Certification’s management system (Versa). This position requires the timely and accurate review of certification applicant credentials, transcripts, and other submitted materials. This is a team-oriented position in which the employee must engage with other bureau staff. The selected individual will be primarily responsible for performing support tasks that include updating file records, data entry, and implementing appropriate system updates for certification application processing.

• The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the team.
• The employee must interact courteously with others.

General Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for maintaining an organized workspace.
• This position must work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily mail sorting and processing.
• Support the daily intake of applicant correspondence and applications to ensure documents are accurately entered into Versa.
• Prepare documents in accordance with Bureau policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation in an excel spreadsheet.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technology and computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office experience.
• Previous experience working in an office setting.
• Experience with Versa software.

Qualifying Questions:

1. If selected for an interview, will you be available to complete a writing sample related to the position immediately following the interview?
   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Do you have Microsoft Office software experience?
   1. Yes
   2. No

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. 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.