SENIOR WORD PROCESSING SYSTEMS OPERATOR - 48007171 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 846499 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR WORD PROCESSING SYSTEMS OPERATOR - 48007171 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007171 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $37,136.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/12/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES 

BUREAU OF CLIENT SERVICES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT 

LOCATION: FORT MYERS ( LEE COUNTY) 
JOB TITLE: SENIOR WORD PROCESSING SYSTEMS OPERATOR - CAREER SERVICE

SALARY RANGE: $33,760.00 - $37,136.00 Annually

 

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

 

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

 

Office Contact:
Janet Hart, HR Liaison 

(239)278-7130

 

Job Description:

The incumbent in this position serves as a Senior Word Processor (SWP) in the Division of Blind Services, District 9 Office located in Fort Myers, Florida. The incumbent will perform work using a computer to draft letters, run reports, prepare forms, and/or other material from rough draft, corrected copy or voice recording and may perform other clerical duties as assigned.  This position may serve as the primary receptionist for the District Office.  The incumbent in this position may also serve as a back-up Human Resource Liaison to the Staff Assistant as needed.  Additional duties may include processing travel reimbursements/authorizations, securing travel accommodations and assisting with fleet duties which may include taking the state vehicle for routine maintenance, ensuring the vehicle is clean and has fuel and assisting with vehicle/mileage reports as needed.

Examples of Work:

• Types from rough draft, corrected copy or previous version displayed on screen, using a computer.
• Types from recorded dictation.
• Addresses envelopes or prepares envelope labels using a computer.
• Gathers and arranges material to be typed, following instructions.
• Adjusts settings for format, page layout, line spacing and other style requirements.
• Checks completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation and format.
• Stores completed documents on a computer hard drive or a data storage medium.
• Prints and makes copies of work.
• Files and stores completed documents.
• Collates pages of reports and other documents prepared.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Answers telephones.
• Operates duplicating machine.
• Transmits work electronically to other locations.
• Computes and verifies totals on report forms, requisitions or bills using an adding machine or calculator.
• Keeps records of work performed.
• Uses data entry devices such as an optical scanner to input data into a computer for revision or editing.
• Completes Human Resource duties as needed which may include preparing and routing personnel packets, assisting with hiring and recruitment, scheduling interviews, and preparing forms.
• Assists with fleet duties which may include maintenance, cleaning and fueling of state vehicles as well as preparing mileage reports. 
• Prepares travel authorizations, reimbursements, secures accommodations and may assist with p-card transactions and data entry int