Volunteer/Intern

Veterans' Preference and Priority will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295.065 and Chapter 295.07 of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 55-A7 with respect to Veterans' Preference in appointment, retention, and promotion. Effective July 1, 2021, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, teammates may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written in this job description. A link to take required assessments will be emailed to you shortly after submitting your application. By applying, you agree to complete these assessments within 7 days of receiving the link. The assessment email will come from a pascoclerk.com email address. Please be sure to check your spam folder as the email may be directed there. You are required to provide three references in your application. At least one reference must be from a current or former supervisor. If you do not have a supervisor reference (i.e., you have never worked before), you may use a teacher, coach, volunteer, or organization leader, as examples. We will not contact your references unless you are selected for an interview. References must be provided for each job application. General Description

Under general supervision, performs clerical work relating to area of assigned responsibility.

Examples Of Duties (Essential Functions) Perform any combination of the following duties according to specific assigned area of responsibility.

Receive, classify, sort and process documents according to departmental policies and procedures.

Assist customers at the counter or on the telephone.

Arrange documents by case number order, file papers into court files; expand cases to multiple volumes if required.

Prepare and copy documents for attorneys, general public and deputy clerks.

Receive requests for files and documents; pull files for court calendars for the judiciary, attorneys, and the general public as well as deputy clerks.

Assist with reviewing files for their retention or destruction and verifying files with the case dockets.

Maintain accurate file checkout records. Remove files from shelves and process check out prior to release of the files from the department.

Order files from the Records Center; label storage boxes according to procedure; relocate closed files to the Records Center for storage.

Pull files for court calendars.

Search microfilm files to obtain records.

Work in the Legal Resource Center.

Data Entry when verifying files and establishing tracking records.

Perform clerical duties including filing, sorting and processing of forms, correspondence, financial records, or other miscellaneous material as necessary.

Incumbent may rotate through divisions to gain broad experience of the Office.

Typical Qualifications And Minimum Qualifications Reading Comprehension – Must be able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning – Must be able to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.

Active Listening - Must have the ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate time.

For intern status must be enrolled in an accredited college, and applied through the college's intern program. Supplemental courses in clerical record keeping and office procedures helpful. Area of assigned responsibility will determine if prior experience is necessary.

Position does not supervise, but may train teammates.

Supplemental Information And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Live and advocate our commitment to the Organization's vision, mission, and values.

Must have a thorough knowledge of office practice and procedures, including business English, spelling and arithmetic. Ability to perform mathematical calculations with accuracy. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Must have the ability to learn operational rules, regulations and policies relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Must be able to type on computer keyboard and be computer literate.

Ability to use a Personal Computer, calculator and general office equipment.

Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, representatives from other departments and the public. Ability to work independently or as a team member.

Accuracy in data input is required. Must have the ability to work independently when assigned duties require.

May process or handle confidential files and/or data.

Requires close concentration for extended periods of time; must have the ability to concentrate on repetitious tasks for long periods of time. May sit for extended periods of time.

Normal office surroundings.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this volunteer position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

There are no benefits available to temporary teammates at this time.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• HS/GED Not Yet Completed
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

02

Which best describes your number of years of clerical experience which includes data entry?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year; less than 2 years
• More than 2 years; less than 3 years
• More than 3 years; less than 4 years
• More than 4 years; less than 5 years
• More than 5 years experience

03

How many years experience do you have working with confidential or sensitive information?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1, less than 2 years
• More than 2, less than 3 years
• More than 3, less than 4 years
• More than 4, less than 5 years
• More than 5 years of experience

04

Please select all that apply for your work experience.

• None
• Government
• Clerk's Office
• Legal
• Finance
• Banking
• Real Estate

05

Please select the department(s) you would be interested in for your volunteering opportunity.

• Not sure at this time
• Child Support Records
• Civil Court Records
• Court Records
• Finance (Dade City only)
• Information Technology
• Probate Court Records
• Traffic Court Records
• Trial Court Records (New Port Richey only)

06

Are you applying for a volunteer position or internship?

• Volunteer
• Internship
• No preference

07

Briefly explain why you chose the Clerk's Office for this opportunity and what interests you about the department(s)?

• Required Question