Jr. Closed Records Clerk
Harris County
Houston, TX
$20 an hour
Description
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist customers in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
- To record, index, and verify disposed court documents for better customer accessibility.
- Stores and maintains disposed court and administrative records which fall under the jurisdiction of this Office.
- Monitor and maintain online public requests for documents.
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 80% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% 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.
- Must have Customer service experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
- Must have valid Texas ID or Driver license.
- Must possess excellent time management skills and Balance work/Home life.
- Must display adequate communication skills by clearly expressing ideas and exchanging information effectively in a verbal and non-verbal format.
- Must be flexible in work assignments and other duties assigned without complaint.
- Must be a Team Player and demonstrate a positive attitude without being intimidating, superior, or nonchalant and willingly participate in department and organizational activities and functions.
- Must be able to multitask and easily adapt to changing daily workflow.
- Testing will be required. (Grammar 80% Typing 35 words per minute with 80% accuracy)
- Must be eligible for employment in the United States of America.
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
- Relevant experience.
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
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Salary:
- $20.00 Hourly
- Based on 26 pay periods
- Plus benefit
- Must be able to maneuver, including lifting, climbing ladders and moving a minimum of thirty (30) lbs.
Note: Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, all applicants are screened for the presence of illegal drugs. The Harris County District Clerk’s Office has an employment-at-will policy.
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.
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 department.
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