Env/Health Code Compliance -Administrative Clerk

City of McAllen, TX; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement with 2:1 matching

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick and medical leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and longevity pay

Job summary

City of McAllen is seeking an Administrative Clerk under general supervision to provide dependable customer services and clerical support, including entering information into computers, preparing correspondence, copying, proofreading, and maintaining file systems.

The role emphasizes handling multiple tasks, answering phones, and delivering courteous service despite interruptions, with stress tolerance and the ability to work with diverse records and forms.

Qualifications

• Dependable customer service experience.
• Proficient in data entry and document preparation.
• Able to handle interruptions and work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into computer.
• Prepare correspondence and documents.
• Maintain electronic and manual file systems.
• Answer phones and provide courteous service.
• Operate office equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Data entry

Proofreading

Phone handling

Office equipment

Multitasking

Job description

Under general supervision, the Administrative Clerk provides dependable customer services and clerical work to include entering information into computer preparing correspondence and other documents, copying, proofreading, maintaining electronic and manual file systems, answering phones, providing courteous and friendly customer service, operating office equipment and assisting with clerical and administrative function. Employee works with many different records or forms, receives and prepares information for further processing or record keeping. Employee may assist with specialized departmental functions and constant customer services. Employee must be able to work well under stress and be able to handle various tasks despite numerous interruptions.

About the Organization:

McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits:

• retirement (2:1 matching)
• health/dental/vision insurance
• paid vacation
• sick and medical leave
• funeral leave
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• life insurance and longevity pay