District Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk District ClerkThis position is a non-exempt position that performs a variety of clerical duties to provide support for the daily operations of the District Clerk. This is a full time, regular position.Essential Responsibilities and Duties:Process and prepare documents – such as government forms, letters, memos, billings and reportsReview files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests from the District Clerk, the Court, lawyers, judges, other elected officials/department heads and/or the general publicMaintain and update filing, inventory, mail and data base systems – either manually or by using a computerOperate office machines – such as computers, phones, copiers, scanners, faxes and calculatorsCompile, copy, sort, and file records of the officeCommunicate with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information and address complaintsCollect, count and disburse money; do basic bookkeeping and complete a variety of banking transactionsOpen, sort and route incoming mail, answer correspondence and prepare outgoing mailAnswer telephones, direct calls and take messagesRegular attendance is required. Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned scheduleAdditional Responsibilities:Run errands for the office – including, but not limited to, the bank, post office, courthouse and/or courthouse annexesBe prepared to perform other duties as assignedEducation Requirements:High school graduate or equivalentExperience and Skills:Must have the ability to speak English clearly to be understood by othersMust understand written sentences and paragraphs in EnglishRequires knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammarMust have the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writingMust have and maintain the ability to work independentlyMust have and maintain the ability to use computer systems necessary to perform dutiesMust have and maintain the ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distractedMust possess a cooperative and positive attitude at all timesPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Frequently required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand, kneel, climb, feel, use fingers to handle and arms to reach and carryRequired to be able to sit of stand for prolonged periods of timeRequired to lift up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionallySpecific vision required by this position includes both up close and distanceSpecial Conditions:Required to occasionally work overtime – may include weekends and eveningsRequired to dress in professional business attire at work dailyRequired to be bondable under the District Clerk's Official BondRequired to possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver License and valid Texas Liability Insurance at all times