Public Health Clerk (Environmental Health)

Douglas County, CO • Englewood, CO

52d

About The Position

Performs administrative support for the Public Health Department and its personnel. Performs functions including document preparation, meeting and travel planning, customer service, reception activities, answering process and program-related questions, and entering and maintaining related data.

Generally, the hiring range is $39,865 - $49,831 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Your future is important to us.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans - plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being. View the full Employee Benefits Guide

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a minimum of one year of general office or customer service experience.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs customer service duties; provides general information and responds to specific customer questions; conducts necessary research and routes inquiries appropriately for more complex matters and interpretation issues; takes written messages.
• Performs general and routine administrative and customer assistance duties including forms processing, data entry, cash balancing, and record keeping related to Public Health in Douglas County.
• Files applications, permits, and other records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information from the public.
• Receives complaints from the public and customers. May investigate minor complaints and refer complex issues to management.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as answering phones, typing, searching files, filing, data entry, and record keeping.
• Processes general department documents. Accepts documents, updates records, files, photocopies, and performs data entry, and retrieval.
• Assists in preparation of general reports and written correspondence.
• Schedules and coordinates conference rooms and sets up equipment and rooms for various events and meetings. Coordinates with Facilities and IT as needed.
• Supports community outreach events, as needed.
• Utilizes computer to enter, retrieve, verify, and correct data, maintain records, and develop spreadsheets.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs duties and activities related to the processing of applications for Retail Food Establishments, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, and Body Art facilities.
• Assures appropriate fees are collected, receipts issued, and daily reports are run and reconciled as appropriate.
• Maintain statistical records of transactions.

Benefits

• Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans - plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees