Central Collections Clerk (Pt)

Essential Job Functions:   May perform any of the following duties as required; receives customer telephone calls and refer to appropriate personnel; gathers and organize data for various activities; prepares letters and mailings and process return mail; establish and maintain files and records; responsible for filing and scanning documents; makes routine arithmetic calculations; operates various office machines; interacts effectively with the public and other employees; assist other office staff as needed.

Other Job Functions:   Perform general clerical duties as needed.

 Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Works indoors in a normal office environment.  Must be available to work between the hours of 8 a.m.

• 5 p.m., Monday

• Friday.

Knowledge:  Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, vocabulary and arithmetic.  Knowledge of modern office equipment.

Skills/Abilities:   Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform typing/data entry accurately; ability to perform routine arithmetic computations;  ability to alphabetize files, use a PC and a 10-key; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.

Physical Requirements:  Constantly sees and hears; frequently talks, sits, bends, stoops, stands, kneels, squats, climb stairs, twist body, sorts, walks, answers the telephone, operates office equipment, writes by hand, files and types; infrequently cleans, carries, lifts, holds, drags, pushes, pulls objects weighing up to 20 lbs.

Education/Experience:  Graduation from high school or equivalent including and supplemented by courses in business and one (1) year experience in general clerical work.

 Experience in Word and  Excel.  Having a strong working office skill background which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be a plus.   Cash handling experience or medical office experience preferred.

Skills test will be administered.  Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas  77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.