Clerk III

General Description

Performs complex (journey-level) clerical work in areas such as bookkeeping, inventory control, statistics, employment, human resources, purchasing, and accounting; Work involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents and/or stock and inventory, and maintaining files; Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, purchase orders, summaries, manuals, vouchers, records, and other related forms

Answers inquiries regarding procedures and policies, assists the public and staff in filling out forms, and assembles and mails information packets

Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records

Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data; and may compile and tabulate data, and prepare charts, graphs, and tables

Maintains files, materials, and supplies

Opens, stamps, classifies, sorts, and routes mail, and maintains records on postage, registered mail, and packages

Performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches

Receives, stores, and issues stock items

May perform arithmetic computations

May maintain office schedules and appointments

May perform back-up receptionist or telephone switchboard duties

May receive and forward payments to the appropriate agency staff

May screen applicants, administer employment tests, and assist in orienting employees

May arrange the scheduling, transfer, and display of surplus property

May make arrangements for repairs and services

May inspect merchandise for quality and compliance with specifications

May deliver or pick up documents, supplies, equipment, or materials

Responsible for answering and routing phone calls

Will be assisting the general public

May be required to work overtime or hours other than standard work schedule during emergencies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school

Two (2) years of experience in clerical work

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of business or program terminology, office procedures, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of warehousing procedures; of purchasing policies and procedures; of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures; and of state purchasing policies and procedures

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages

Skill in using a personal computer and office equipment; MS Word and Excel

Ability to maintain excellent customer service

Ability to make arithmetic computations; to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; and to transfer stock from one location to another

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01

Did you graduate from high school or obtain an equivalent (GED)?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have two (2) years of experience in clerical work?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/