Clerk I

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a CLERK I for entry-level support tasks in customer service and clerical activities, including data entry and document management. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, with abilities in typing and following instructions. You will interact with the public, handle inquiries, and maintain databases. This full-time position requires effective communication skills and a customer service mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a GED.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must pass at least one skill test.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including filing and maintaining documents.
• Interact with the public by answering inquiries.
• Input and maintain data in databases.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm or 50 kspm

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

CLERK I (GENERIC) – Dallas County

Performs limited routine support tasks primarily involving customer service and support/clerical activities which may include processing requests for information, entering and maintaining data, answering routine inquiries, and filing and maintaining data, correspondence, files, reports, etc. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures, under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs support/clerical duties to include alphabetizing, indexing, verifying, filing and maintaining documents, materials and files.
• Interacts effectively with the public or other departments by answering routine inquiries and processing requests for information.
• Inputs, accesses and maintains databases, files and other documents.
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, bills, or vouchers.
• May accept, track, and distribute monies, records, correspondence, materials, files and information to appropriate persons, agencies and other entities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.

Special Requirements / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Typing 25 wpm or 50 kspm.
• Passing at least one skill test (10-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, MS Excel, MS Word, proof reading, spelling, sorting, timed typing 3 minute).
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to other County employees and the general public.

Juvenile Department: Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 pounds, unassisted.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Government Administration