Clerk, Proc Voter Registration
Harris County
Houston, TX 77002
$20 an hour
Description
Position Description
About the Tax Assessor-Collector
The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government, handling various financial and administrative tasks, including:
- Property Tax Collection: Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
- Motor Vehicle Services: Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration, issue license plates, and handle vehicle title transfers, including the collection of associated fees.
- Voter Registration: Oversee voter registration within the county, issue voter registration certificates, and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
- Additional Revenue Collection: Collecting certain fees, fines, and revenues related to permits or state mandates, depending on the county’s needs.
Under general supervision of the Imaging Team Manager, the Voter Imaging Deputy Specialist aids in preparing and scanning documents, organizing batches for processing, boxing completed applications and managing incoming calls for the Harris County Tax Office. This role helps the team meet production goals and deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Open and inspect all incoming voter registration mail for completeness and accuracy.
- Remove staples, paper clips, and other obstructions to prepare documents for scanning.
- Date-stamp each document and apply tracking numbers for record-keeping.
- Sort mail into designated categories: In-County, Out-of-County, and Problem applications.
- Scan and image prepared documents into the voter registration system, ensuring clarity and proper indexing.
- Generate and print voter registration notices, including confirmations and updates.
- Prepare notices for mailing by folding, inserting into envelopes and applying postage.
- Organize completed documents into batches and box them for secure storage.
- Label boxes accurately and maintain compliance with retention schedules.
- Provide accurate election information to the public, including precinct numbers, polling locations, Early Voting dates/hours/locations and Election Day details.
- Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, assisting voters with registration inquiries.
- Process telephone requests from voters accurately and document as required.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support voter registration operations.
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
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution within the U.S.
Experience:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in clerical or customer service in a high-paced environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to civic engagement and increasing voter participation.
Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
High level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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.
General Information
Work Environment:
- Work is performed primarily in an office setting with adequate lighting, ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise levels.
- The position is subject to frequent interruptions and requires extensive work at a computer workstation.
Physical Demands:
- Minor physical effort may be required, which may involve periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, ability to lift up to 30 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).
- Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).
Open Until Filled / Reviewing Applications on a Rolling Basis
Working Hours:
- Monday-Friday 7:45 am - 4:45 pm; subject to overtime and weekends
Primary Working Location:
- Downtown- 1001 Preston St., Houston, TX 77002
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com