Permit Clerk: Administrative Pro for Permits

Cameron County; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Annual leave

Retirement

Paid holidays

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cameron County is seeking a Permit Clerk to perform clerical tasks supporting the permit function. The role involves receiving documents, data entry into automated systems, and verifying data for accuracy, with duties extending to processing transactions and maintaining records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of clerical experience, and a Texas driver’s license. Cash handling and customer service may be involved, with a six-month probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year of clerical/administrative support experience preferred.
• Must have strong data entry and document handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and draft correspondence for supervisor
• Issue building permits and assist in applications
• Balance cash receipts and enter data into the financial system
• Create forms and handle emails and documents
• Receive and process documents; verify completeness
• Run reports and maintain records and files
• Assist employees, vendors, and the public; explain policies
• Prepare department documents requiring data retrieval and analysis

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cameron County is seeking a Permit Clerk to perform clerical tasks supporting the permit function. The role involves receiving documents, data entry into automated systems, and verifying data for accuracy, with duties extending to processing transactions and maintaining records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of clerical experience, and a Texas driver’s license. Cash handling and customer service may be involved, with a six-month probation.