What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk II position at Hidalgo Co.?
Salary : $35,856.00 Annually
Location : Edinburg, TX
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Job Number : 2025-02726
Department : TAX OFFICE
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Work Hours : : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM
Status : : External Advertisement
Open Positions : : 2
Grade : : 07
Advertisement details and / or special instructions : : Please attach resume with application. Tax Office (Motor Vehicle) - As Assigned. Minimum 40 WPM.
General 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
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in clerical functions in the government system, to include training in computer applications
Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education
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
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Do you have one academic year from an accredited college or university?
Do you have one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in clerical functions in the government system, to include training in computer applications?
How many years of clerical functions or related experience do you have?
Required Question
Salary : $35,856
