Senior Clerk II - District Clerk - 0188 - 35300

Nueces County, TX • Corpus Christi, TX

367d • $15

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical procedures for which guidelines exist, but where judgment frequently is required in non-routine situations and/or specialized subject matter knowledge is required. Depending on where assigned, may perform any or all of the following: Composes and types standardized and/or non-standardized correspondence and other documents and materials, using a typewriter and/or word processing software. Uses spreadsheet and/or data base software to input and retrieve information. Establishes and maintains moderately complex records and filing systems, and uses them to prepare statistical, financial activity, and related reports requiring some specialized subject knowledge and/or judgment regarding interpretation or presentation of information. Conducts research, as needed, to respond to routine and non-routine questions about particular areas of responsibility. Prepares and issues documents according to established guidelines. Calculates amounts of payments due according to established guidelines, using data from several sources and using judgment and subject matter expertise to determine if any information is missing or incorrect. Receives and posts payments, and issues receipts. Provides an accounting of cash balances, ensures that cash balances with receipts issued, and is responsible for resolving most discrepancies independently. Prepares cash and checks for deposit and makes deposits. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of three years responsible clerical work experience, preferably with a government entity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain moderately complex records and files.
• Ability to prepare reports independently and comply with reporting guidelines.
• Ability to proofread for completeness, accuracy, and content.
• Ability to type at a speed of at least 55 words per minute.
• Ability to operate a computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Composes and types standardized and/or non-standardized correspondence and other documents and materials.
• Uses spreadsheet and/or database software to input and retrieve information.
• Establishes and maintains moderately complex records and filing systems.
• Prepares statistical, financial activity, and related reports.
• Conducts research to respond to routine and non-routine questions.
• Prepares and issues documents according to established guidelines.
• Calculates amounts of payments due using data from several sources.
• Receives and posts payments, and issues receipts.
• Provides an accounting of cash balances and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares cash and checks for deposit and makes deposits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base Pay: $15.97 Hourly

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED