Clerk ; Generic

CLERK I (GENERIC) – Dallas County

Performs limited routine support tasks primarily involving customer service and support/clerical activities which may include processing requests for information, entering and maintaining data, answering routine inquiries, and filing and maintaining data, correspondence, files, reports, etc. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures, under immediate supervision.

• Performs support/clerical duties to include alphabetizing, indexing, verifying, filing and maintaining documents, materials and files.
• Interacts effectively with the public or other departments by answering routine inquiries and processing requests for information.
• Inputs, accesses and maintains databases, files and other documents.
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, bills, or vouchers.
• May accept, track, and distribute monies, records, correspondence, materials, files and information to appropriate persons, agencies and other entities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.

• Typing 25 wpm or 50 kspm.
• Passing at least one skill test (10-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, MS Excel, MS Word, proof reading, spelling, sorting, timed typing 3 minute).
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to other County employees and the general public.

Juvenile Department:
Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.

May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 pounds, unassisted.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Government Administration