Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides clerical support to the department and the public to ensure effective work flow. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities

• Responds to telephone inquiries and/or directs to proper person; receives and distributes all correspondence for the department.
• Inputs and clears out civil and criminal documents from database. 
• Supports the warrant section by providing research, file maintenance, and full support as needed. 
• Reviews incoming civil documents for form, validity, completeness for acceptance into the department data entry system.
• Distributes documents to the proper deputy/district in order to continue the court action.
• Prepares department correspondence to accepted standard as needed.
• Monitors dispatch radio for Officer’s tracking and communicates with Deputy Constables on the radio systems.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1 year job related office/clerical experience.
• Basic computer and typing skills (minimum 35 wpm).
• Good verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with others.
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines and the ability to prioritize own work.

SALARY RANGE: $15.71 - $19.64 hourly based on qualifications.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.