Deputy Clerk I - Tax Assessor/Collector - Denton

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Clerk I to join their team. This role involves performing specialized clerical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations within the department. Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting visitors, managing data entry, and processing various transactions related to motor vehicle registrations and property taxes. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and attention to detail, contributing to the smooth functioning of the department. If you are organized and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience required.
• Completion of some college coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.
• Handle phone calls, process mail, and manage cash drawer activities.

Skills

Data Entry

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college-level coursework

Tools

Word Processing Software

Computerized Data Entry Equipment

Job description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.

Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate.

Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.

Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Oversees the registration and title of motor vehicles; processes renewals of registration; creates daily reports.

Collects property taxes; posts property taxes accurately as needed.

Assists in the distribution of disability placards, license plates, and specialty license plates.

Handles phone calls from the public, processes renewal and title mail, and accepts payments from the public including tax payments, vehicle inventory tax, beer and wine renewals, and tax certificates.

Calculates and adjusts accounts for court orders.

Processes dealer work for the titling of cars sold and leased.

Oversees clerical duties related to the collection of ad valorem and tax payments, maintaining inventory, issuing temporary tags, and issuing handicap placards.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Completion of some college-level coursework is preferred.

Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.