Clerk IV

General Description

Performs advanced (senior-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, handling and transporting documents and/or stock and inventory, and maintaining files; May train others; May supervise the work of others; Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Oversees, prepares, edits, and reconciles discrepancies in, and reviews for accuracy and completeness reports, purchase orders, correspondence, summaries, manuals, vouchers, journals, ledgers, requisitions, records, and other related forms

Answers inquiries regarding procedures and policies, and provides routine information to the public by mail or telephone

Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records

Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data, and develops charts, graphs, and tables

Maintains and/or oversees the maintenance of files, materials, and supplies, and oversees the receiving, storing, and issuing of stock items

May open and distribute incoming mail and prepare mail-outs

May perform data entry and retrieval and arithmetic computations

May maintain office schedules and appointments

May perform back-up receptionist or telephone switchboard duties

May receive, maintain accountability for, and forward payments to the appropriate agency staff

May screen applicants and assist in orienting employees; may conduct preliminary Interviews

May administer employment tests

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

May make arrangements for or obtain bids for repairs and services

May inspect merchandise for quality and compliance with specifications

May train, oversee or supervise the work of others

Performs related work as assigned

Education and Experience

One academic year from an accredited college or university

• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education

Three (3) years of progressive 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 records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures; of warehousing procedures; and of state purchasing policies and procedures

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

Ability to make arithmetic computations; to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports; to transfer stock from one location to another; to maintain files, and to train or supervise the work of others

Supervisory skills preferred

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01

Do you have one (1) academic year from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have three (3) years of progressive experience in clerical work?

• Yes

• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in this field?

Required Question

Agency Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/