Tech I- Public Health

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days first year

Job summary

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Tech I. A Tech I is responsible for clerical work and providing customer support.

The role reports to a Nurse Manager, Fire Marshal, Records Management Officer, or Assistant Director and involves handling phones, front desk assistance, scheduling, and data entry. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of relevant experience, and a typing speed of 35 wpm.

Qualifications

• Typing test at 35 words per minute required.
• Basic operational, technical, and office processes knowledge.
• Ability to pass typing test as part of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical work of routine difficulty.
• Answer phones and assist customers at front desk.
• Schedule appointments and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Maintain files and records; enter data into databases.
• Process paperwork and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Clerical tasks

Front desk support

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Tech I. A Tech I is responsible for, but not limited to, performing clerical work and providing customer support. The position reports to a Nurse Manager, Fire Marshal, Records Management Officer, or Assistant Director.

Primary Functions

• Performing clerical work of routine difficulty.
• Providing clerical support by answering the phones, assisting customers at the front desk, and scheduling appointments.
• Preparing reports and correspondence.
• Maintaining files and records.
• Entering data in the computer system and various databases and processing paperwork.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• Must have a level of education equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Must have at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Must possess sufficient skill to pass a typing test at the rate of 35 words per minute.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Operator's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Testing Requirements

This position requires that you pass a typing test at the minimum rate specified above.

• If you have taken a typing test with us within the last 6 months that meets or exceeds the requirements above, you do not need to take it again.
• If you have never taken our typing test, have not met the requirements above, or it has been more than 6 months since your last test, you will need to take the test in order for your application to be complete.

Typing tests are administered in the Human Resources Testing room from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You do not need an appointment to test, but you will need to bring a government issued photo ID. If you have any questions regarding the testing, please feel free to call 972-548-4606.

The Human Resources office is located at :

Jack Hatchell Administration Building

McKinney, TX 75071

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER