Deputy Clerk I - Tax Assessor/Collector - Lewisville

Denton County; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Clerk I to perform specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work. The role involves answering inquiries, managing data entry, processing mail, and handling cash transactions. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in a related field.
• Specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information.
• Utilizes computerized data entry equipment for information management.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and balances cash drawer.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of some college coursework

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Clerk I

Note: 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.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and retrieve information; maintains files and records; scans and copies documents as needed; ensures files are complete and accurate.
3. Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate departments or employees.
4. Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis.
5. Oversees the registration and title of motor vehicles; processes renewals of registration; creates daily reports.
6. Collects property taxes; posts property taxes accurately as needed.
7. Assists in the distribution of disability placards, license plates, and specialty license plates.
8. Handles phone calls from the public, processes renewal and title mail, and accepts payments including tax payments, vehicle inventory tax, beer and wine renewals, and tax certificates.
9. Calculates and adjusts accounts for court orders.
10. Processes dealer work for the titling of cars sold and leased.
11. Oversees clerical duties related to the collection of ad valorem and tax payments, maintains inventory, issues temporary tags, and issues handicap placards.
12. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of some college coursework is preferred.
• Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required.

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