Job description

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented professional who likes the challenge of variety and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as a Board Meeting Specialist! We offer on-the-job training to help you succeed.If you have a positive attitude, an enthusiasm for learning and want to be a part of history, you may be interested in joining our team.

By statute, the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. The Board Meeting Specialist helps to fulfill this role by attending and recording the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners and their committees, as well as producing the official minutes as required by state statute.

Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:

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Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!

• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a family
• Build your skills
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

Examples of Duties
Attends meetings of the Board of County Commissioners and County committees, occasionally off-site, to take roll call and document discussions, votes, and motions. Communicates with the County mayor or committee chairperson to obtain information necessary to produce an accurate record. These meetings are also recorded on video which allows the Clerk to rewatch the meeting they attended to ensure an accurate record is captured.

Ensures adherence to rules of procedure at all meetings.
Writes meeting minutes clearly and concisely using correct grammar, punctuation, and syntax; proofreads and edits minutes; maintains detailed notes and condenses minutes for inclusion into the official record of Palm Beach County.

Occasionally performs administrative tasks as needed, including updating internal procedures in accordance with all applicable governing authority and County policy as well as receiving, documenting, and routing public records and research requests.

Assists the Senior Board Meeting Specialist with performing tasks that are assigned to the Clerk of the Board as required by State statute.

Conducts and assists with the testing of new systems/technologies as needed.

Typical Qualifications
High school diploma (or GED) supplemented by four (4) years of recent and relevant (writing and/or editing) experience; some college-level course work preferred; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Supplemental Information

Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk’s office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans’ Preference Claim Form_ and _required documentation_ prior to the position’s posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates’ non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.08 - $21.63 per hour

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