Board Services Clerk

Board Services Clerk

General Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of simple to complex administrative functions in support of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in the recording, preparation and distribution of all meeting minutes; administer the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) process; serve as the official custodian of minutes, recordings, resolutions, ordinances, contracts and supporting documents; and conduct research for the BCC, county departments, attorneys, other governmental officials, and the public.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field of study preferred.
• At least two (2) years of related experience; prior government experience preferred.
• Must be eligible to become a Florida Notary Public.

• Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Thorough knowledge of the BCC, county departments, and special committees, authorities and/or councils that the BCC directs.
• Thorough knowledge of Florida’s Sunshine and Public Records Law, and any other applicable laws and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of office protocol and standard business etiquette.
• Good interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a team environment.
• Skill to operate with appropriate speed and accuracy a variety of standard office business equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, digital recorder, and fax machine.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to make sound judgements.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer programs simultaneously.
• Ability to take and compose minutes in summary form with accuracy and grammatical correctness.
• Ability to prepare and maintain complete and accurate files.
• Ability to perform duties without supervision.
• Ability to type 50 correct words per minute.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be computer literate and have general working knowledge of computer applications involving word processing, spreadsheets, data entry and standard report generation.

Hourly Rate Range: $17.85-$34.00/hourly; dependent upon qualifications.

Posted: 07/27/2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

The Walton County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to participate in the application/ selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.

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