Records Technician II

City of Midland•Tx, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all routine clerical work for the health department environmental section. This position directly supports the City of Midland’s strategic goal to Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City by assisting with environmental health permitting, maintaining accurate records, processing fees, and providing customer service that helps protect public health and community well-being.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of health and/or public health capabilities.
Basic knowledge of data entry requirements.
Ability to read and understand manuals and reports to record work activities, keeps records and works with computers and people.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of several office machines and equipment such as computers, copiers and credit card readers.
Skill in typing, bookkeeping and customer service.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months to one year in a clerical position with experience in word processing and general bookkeeping skills.
Typing skill of 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

Answers the phone, takes messages, greets visitors and assists citizens with questions or concerns regarding environmental health services.
Sets up appointments for services.
Receives payments for food, septic, swimming pool or day care permits.
Documents fees and provides receipts.
Types and files all applications for permits.
Maintains daily cash reports and maintains filing system.
Maintains inventory of office supplies and requisitions replacements as necessary.
Assists in tracking of office operating expenses.
Establishes files for customers and keeps records of permits.
Assists with public health activities in the office and in the community.
Performs related duties as required.