Vital Records Clerk - Customer Service & Cash Handling

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a records clerk to manage documents, perform data entry, verify releases, and assist customers in person, by phone, or by mail. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and cash handling responsibilities.

Starting salary range is $16.50 to $20.63 per hour, with full-time benefits and opportunities to work in a fast-growing county government environment. Overtime may be required, and bilingual applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year clerical experience; 3 years preferred.
• Strong computer, typing 40 wpm, and data entry skills.
• Ability to read/write cursive and perform basic math.
• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Arabic).

Responsibilities

• Manage document activities: preparing, scanning, filing, processing, issuing and returning records.
• Assist customers in person, by phone, electronically or by mail with guidance.
• Verify recordability and input data into the system from documents.
• Determine and control release of confidential records; maintain security.
• Handle fees, cash drawer reconciliation and balance; oversee cashier duties.
• Participate in emergency management duties as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Typing 40 wpm

Bilingual (Spanish / Chinese /Vietnam/

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cash handling systems

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a records clerk to manage documents, perform data entry, verify releases, and assist customers in person, by phone, or by mail. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and cash handling responsibilities.

Starting salary range is $16.50 to $20.63 per hour, with full-time benefits and opportunities to work in a fast-growing county government environment. Overtime may be required, and bilingual applicants are encouraged.