Deputy Clerk II

Deputy Clerk II

Description

• Performs moderately complex (journey-level) clerical work; Work involves support tasks primarily involving customer service and clerical activities which may include: processing inquiries and requests for information, entering and maintaining data, cashiering. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Examples of Work Performed

• Type correspondence and other documents and materials using a typewriter and/or processing software.

• Enters information on office records to the computer and retrieves information to respond to inquiries.

• Performs general clerical duties as required, including filing, indexing and recording, making copies, sorting stuffing and mailing documents.

• Processes the more difficult requests for information or documents; searches files to obtain the needed information.

• Accepts and processes legal documents, collects fees, and files papers.

• Assists the public in person or by telephone, convey messages, make telephone calls, faxes and distribute mail.

• Proofreads records and conducts research as needed.

• May train others.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Regular attendance is a must.

• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

• Education and Experience

• One academic year from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in clerical functions in the government system, to include training in computer applications.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

• Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.

• Ability to read, interpret and accept documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.

• Ability to fill out reports, answer routing correspondence and speak effectively to the public.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to operate a computer, typewriter and other basic office equipment.

• Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.

• Skill in the operation of office equipment.

• Ability to maintain files and records, to communicate effectively, and to train others.

• The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.