Clerk

Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enters court data in Harris County's Justice Courts Information System in Odyssey and JWEB.

• Answering and assisting multi-line switchboard, performs extensive data entry and files in numeric and alpha order.

• Works with the public and processing payments for traffic, criminal, and civil cases.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 90% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 90% accuracy.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Heavy filing and some experience working with computers and handling a multi-line phone system.

• Basic computer knowledge in a Microsoft Windows based environment.

• Possesses strong oral and written communications skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, punctual and dependable.

• Capable of multi-tasking, handling high pressure, fast-paced and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

• Uses standard office equipment such as computer, copiers, and fax machine.

• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals of diverse background.

• Ability to work well with the public and other staff members.

• Proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and business writing.

• Physical: ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.

Licensure:

• A valid U.S. driver's license and social security card.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Two (2) years paid working experience as either a court clerk, administrative assistant in a legal office, or administration of justice office.

General Information

Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

• Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page

• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing

• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours

• You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing

• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application

• The test may be taken once every 30 days

• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• 40 Hours per Week | Some Saturdays

• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview

Salary:

• $17.00 Hourly

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• Plus, benefits

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable paid working experience as either a court clerk, administrative assistant in a legal office, or administration of justice office? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years

• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) years or more

• I do not have this experience

03

Please provide details about your verifiable paid working experience as either a court clerk, administrative assistant in a legal office, or administration of justice office. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

04

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Entry Level

• Not proficient

05

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License

• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date

• No, I'm not interested

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx