Clerk - Bilingual
Harris County
Houston, TX
$20 an hour
Description
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enters court data in Harris County's Justice Courts Information System in Odyssey and JWEB.
- Answering and assisting multi-line switchboard, performs extensive data entry and files in numeric and alpha order.
- Works with the public and processing payments for traffic, criminal, and civil cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 90% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 90% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Minimum (2) years of paid Clerical experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
- Heavy filing and some experience working with computers and handling a multi-line phone system.
- Basic computer knowledge in a Microsoft Windows based environment.
- Possesses strong oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, punctual, and dependable.
- Capable of multi-tasking, handling high pressure, fast-paced and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals of diverse background.
- Ability to work well with the public and other staff members.
- Proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and business writing.
- Physical: ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
- Uses standard office equipment such as computer, copiers, and fax machine.
Licensure:
- A valid U.S. driver's license and social security card.
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.
Preferences
- Two (2) years paid working experience as either a court clerk, administrative assistant in a legal office, or administration of justice office.
General Information
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
- You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing.
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
- The test may be taken once every 30 days.
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- 40 Hours per Week | Some Saturdays
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview
Salary:
- $20.00 Hourly
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Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/