Full-Time

Clerk 4 District Attorneys Office

Dallas County

Dallas County

Compensation Overview

$19.82 - $24.35/hr

Dallas, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Clerical & Data Entry (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program
  • Four (4) years job related experience or sixty hours of college or a combination of the two
  • Ability to type 35 words per minute or 70 keyboard-stroke per minute, with knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software
  • Candidates for clerical, administrative and/or secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skills test, which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department; testing may include ten-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, spelling, sorting, timed typing (three minutes)
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the general public
  • Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment
  • May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted
Responsibilities
  • Acts as a subject matter expert and team leader to provide guidance and training to staff and others, including developing policies and procedures
  • Coordinating/monitoring tasks, updating and training on policies and procedures, and preparing training materials and aids
  • Prepares routine correspondence, completes forms and other documents, and serves as a liaison to other departments and the public
  • Researches, compiles and analyzes data to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, exceptions and to resolve discrepancies
  • Collects, inputs and reconciles data, funds or inventories and prepares reports
  • Utilizes expertise to verify accuracy of information, policies and procedures and accounts to ensure follow through and compliance with applicable County, State and Federal statutes
  • Utilizes department-specific and county-wide specialized and general computer systems for data input, retrieval, purchasing, inventory, etc., and may provide routine computer support to the section, including accessing data, ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, generating and maintaining reports and schedules, training clerical staff on computer applications, resolving routine problems and coordinating with Information Technology services, and staying abreast of changes in laws, policies and procedures that impact the section or area and reviews section material to ensure changes are reflected
  • May assist in employee-related issues such as participating in the interviewing process, maintaining time and attendance data and reconciling payroll related issues, coordinating leave activities, and ensuring employees receive appropriate training
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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