0000003269.CLERK II.J P PRECINCT 4 PLACE 1

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a clerical/administrative assistant to perform a variety of support tasks, including inputting, processing and distributing documents, reconciling data and interacting with the public to provide customer service. This role operates under a framework of policies and procedures with moderate supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience or 30 college hours, strong data entry skills, and proficiency in MS Excel

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Two years of related experience or 30 college hours.
• Experience in a customer service environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify a variety of documents, records, and receipts.
• Input data to complete routine forms, reports, and documents.
• Research and prepare documents and data as assigned.
• Answer routine inquiries and resolve basic customer service issues.
• Update and reconcile data, funds or inventory; maintain filing.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, verifies and processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, bills, payments and receipts.
• Inputs data to complete routine correspondence, forms, reports and documents.
• Researches, locates, pulls and prepares a variety of documents, records and other assigned data.
• Effectively answers routine inquiries and resolves basic customer service issues.
• Collects, inputs, updates and reconciles data, funds or inventory and maintains filing/storage of documents and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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). Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. 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.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• The incumbent is / may be considered to be 'essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.