CPS Kinship PD Clerk III
About The Position
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save. Here’s what you get as a full-time employee: 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for) Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster. You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure Functional Title: CPS Kinship PD Clerk III Job Title: CPS KIN PD Clerk III Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Region 6A CPS Dir Del - KIN Posting Number: 15333 Closing Date: 04/09/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $2,694.33 - $3,946.25 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-A-11 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 20% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: HUMBLE Job Location Address: 3000 WILSON ROAD Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0100,0111,0160,0161,0170,3051,3372,3432,4133,6042,6046,6617,6672,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X 8A200,AZ,CS,F&S,LS,LSS,PERS,PS,RP,RS,SK,SN,YN,YNS Brief Job Description: Performs advanced (senior-level) clerical work in areas such as bookkeeping, inventory control, statistics, employment, human resources, purchasing, mail processing, or accounting. Work involves coordinating clerical activities such as compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, handling and transporting documents and/or stock and inventory, and maintaining files. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position interacts routinely with community agencies, Texas Department of Family & Protective Services staff and the general public.
Requirements
- Skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMS, CAPPS Financials, CAPPS, Data Warehouse, and SharePoint.
- Skill with working in an office supporting several staff members locally and across the state.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures; of warehousing procedures; of state purchasing policies and procedures; and of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Two (2) years full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial or DFPS experience.
- Acceptable Substitutions: Six (6) semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains statistical reports, leave and personnel records, case records and related files for multiple units/programs
- Types correspondence, forms, travel requests, meeting notes, performance evaluations, and other documents to support work of multiple units/programs
- Provides program and agency information and/or makes referrals to other community resources
- Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems
- Answers inquiries regarding policies and procedures; answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages Works on Special Projects and monitor assigned mailboxes
- Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain program operations Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among co-workers and all work-related contacts
- Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
- Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
- Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
- Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
- Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
