What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLERK I (Temporary) position at Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1?
Description
Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 reserves the right to select candidates considered to be the most highly qualified based on education and/or experience.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Employee performs routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, and record-keeping.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Develops and maintains office forms and procedures, and assists with administrative tasks
Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents
Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems
Duplicates and distributes materials
Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material
Greets visitors and answers phone calls with professional telephone etiquette to project a welcoming image
Applies strong time management skills to prioritize daily tasks and meet important deadlines
Will deliver/pick-up documents at various County offices and/or run errands as required by the District's on-going daily activities
Working hours subject to change as deemed necessary to the changing needs of the District
Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
One to two (1-2) years of experience in clerical/secretarial support work in a governmental setting
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to be insured by the District's insurance carrier
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software, for example: computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
Ability to implement administrative procedures
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work well with others
Knowledge in both English/Spanish is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Exposed to prolonged viewing of a computer monitor and use of a keyboard.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Maintain physical conditions appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• sitting for extended periods of time
• standing for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment
Maintain mental capacity which permits:
• making sound decisions and using good judgment
• demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve:
• working closely with others
• working in a multi-task environment
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• communication with others
• required to follow all District safety regulations
Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 reserves the right to select candidates considered to be the most highly qualified based on education and/or experience.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Employee performs routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, and record-keeping.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Develops and maintains office forms and procedures, and assists with administrative tasks
Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents
Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems
Duplicates and distributes materials
Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material
Greets visitors and answers phone calls with professional telephone etiquette to project a welcoming image
Applies strong time management skills to prioritize daily tasks and meet important deadlines
Will deliver/pick-up documents at various County offices and/or run errands as required by the District's on-going daily activities
Working hours subject to change as deemed necessary to the changing needs of the District
Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
One to two (1-2) years of experience in clerical/secretarial support work in a governmental setting
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to be insured by the District's insurance carrier
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software, for example: computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
Ability to implement administrative procedures
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work well with others
Knowledge in both English/Spanish is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Exposed to prolonged viewing of a computer monitor and use of a keyboard.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Maintain physical conditions appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• sitting for extended periods of time
• standing for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment
Maintain mental capacity which permits:
• making sound decisions and using good judgment
• demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve:
• working closely with others
• working in a multi-task environment
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• communication with others
• required to follow all District safety regulations
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