Deputy Clerk

Salary : $37,815.00 - $41,691.00 Annually

Location : Tyler, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00534

Department : District Clerk

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Summary / Objective

The Deputy Clerk is responsible for a variety of clerical tasks which include but are not limited to : input and verify data, accurately process and handle a variety of documents and records, answer the telephone in a timely manner, scan documents, file and maintain data, and interact with the public to provide excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides friendly, helpful and knowledgeable assistance to all customers.
• Processes documents and records appropriately.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Performs general office tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, printing, answering phones, etc.
• Assists other deputy clerks on the team, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Daily sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, pulling, reaching and lifting of books and files possibly weighing 40 pounds or more, in an office environment.

HOLIDAYS

Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are :

Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.

VACATION LEAVE

1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1 / 4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1 / 2 days earned per month (18 per year).

SICK LEAVE

1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.

SICK LEAVE POOL

Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.

MILITARY LEAVE

Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of :

1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,

2) public service assignment,

3) attending to important personal business.

CITIZENSHIP LEAVE

Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.

DRUG CARD COVERAGE

Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay

DENTAL INSURANCE

Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE

Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE

Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.

RETIREMENT

Employees are eligible to retire : after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

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Salary : $37,815 - $41,691