What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk Tax Office position at Midland County, TX?
Salary : $40,176.66 Annually
Location : Midland, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2019-00449
Department : Tax Assessor / Collector
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Summary
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Responsible for the accurate registration and titling of motor vehicles and boats, for recording transfers of ownership on new and used vehicles, for the collection of registration fees, title fees, special plate fees, and sales taxes. Involves daily, face to face interaction with the public coupled with extensive knowledge of motor vehicle law, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
We are in the business of customer service. We work with and for many diverse people. You must be adaptable and always use diplomacy. Will sometimes work with a hostile public; do not make it personal but about the process of serving the public with empathy and sympathy. Will occasionally be subjected to unpleasant odors which can be unkind to your senses and affect you adversely, such as body odors, strong perfumes, etc. You must meet and greet the public with friendliness that includes great listening and verbal skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications, Education, and / or experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A high school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years general clerical experience preferred, but not mandatory.
Typewriter; calculator; computer terminal, key-board, printer; copy machine; automatic letter opener; FAX machine; and paper cutter.
Knowledge, Skills and / or ability
Typing 45 to 55 WPM with high degree of accuracy; computer keyboard skills equivalent to typing skills, or at least 45 WPM; 10-key by touch; ability to read and comprehend office policies and procedures for implementation of the Texas Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicle Titles and Registration, as well as County policies which provide the maximum benefit to the customer. In daily face-to-face interaction with the public, must have the ability to maintain consistent composure and to speak clearly, calmly, and knowledgeably to fellow employees and customers who may be rude, confused, or frightened. Ability to maintain positive relationships with fellow employees.
HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. Employees become eligible for this coverage on the 91st day of employment. Prices for other insurance are listed
LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county
CAFETERIA PLAN - All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and / or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS - Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.
RETIREMENT PLAN - The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more.
DEATH BENEFIT PLANS - There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SOCIAL SECURITY - All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries.
LEAVE TIME - Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances.
FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LONGEVITY PAY
TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1 / 1 / 19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.
Salary : $40,177