Dallas County

Texas county government

Office Support

Office Clerical & RecordsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$18.24In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
Two years of job-related experience, or 30 hours of college, or a combination of the two.
Ability to type 30 words per minute or 60 keystrokes per minute and knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software.
Candidates for clerical, administrative, and secretarial positions must pass at least one skills test selected by the Elected Official or Department Head; testing may include 10-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, spelling, sorting, or timed typing.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the general public.
For Juvenile Department positions, ability to work with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts and tolerance for an emotionally demanding or stressful work environment.
May require prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

Receive, prepare, verify, and process documents, instruments, records, bills, payments, and receipts.
Input data to complete routine correspondence, forms, reports, and documents.
Research, locate, pull, and prepare documents, records, and other assigned data.
Answer routine inquiries effectively and resolve basic customer service issues.
Collect, input, update, and reconcile data, funds, or inventory, and maintain filing and storage of documents and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a customer service environment is a plus.

Performs a variety of moderately complex support tasks which may include: inputting, processing and distributing a variety of documents and records; collecting, compiling, filing and maintaining data; reconciling data, funds or inventory; and interacting with the public to provide excellent customer service. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures, under moderate supervision.Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Two (2) years job related experience or 30 hours of college or a combination of the two. Experience in a customer service environment a plus.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to type 30 wpm or 60 kspm, with knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software. Candidates for all clerical, administrative and/or secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skill(s) test(s) 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 one or more of the following: 10-key, Coding, Data entry, Filing, Grammar, Math, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Sorting, Timed Typing (3 minute). 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.

Juvenile Department:
“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.”

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.1. Receives, prepares, verifies and processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, bills, payments and receipts.

2. Inputs data to complete routine correspondence, forms, reports and documents.

3. Researches, locates, pulls and prepares a variety of documents, records and other assigned data.

4. Effectively answers routine inquiries and resolves basic customer service issues.

5. Collects, inputs, updates and reconciles data, funds or inventory and maintains filing/storage of documents and supplies.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Salary: 18.24

Maximum Salary: 18.24

About the Company

Dallas County

Texas county government

Dallas County is a county government serving residents and communities in Dallas County, Texas. The county administers courts, elections, public health, justice, records, infrastructure, human services, and other local government programs. It serves residents, businesses, visitors, partner agencies, and communities across Dallas County. Its operating model centers on elected offices and departments operating under public law, budgets, civil-service rules, and countywide administrative systems. Teams work across public health, justice, administration, technology, facilities, finance, records, and community services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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