Location: Brownsville, TX
Company: Cameron County
actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned. Drafts correspondence, memoranda, etc. for the supervisor's signature/response; transmits information to county departments as needed. Schedules and organizes events and/or meetings; sends out invites and makes follow up calls; performs special projects or conducts research and analysis as assigned. Creates and
implements the use of forms as needed to simplify administrative operations; answers phone calls, responds to e-mails, scans and sends documents, and relays messages to peers and supervisor.
Receives and processes documents, mail and/or materials for assigned department; reviews documents for completeness and accuracy; pair documents to related information such as matching purchase orders to invoices and/or matching payments to account files/billings, etc. Runs reports; copies and/or distributes reports; establishes and maintains both automated and manual records and files; and performs record retention tasks as dictated by County policy. Maintains assigned inventory; prepares purchase
orders for needed materials, equipment, and supplies; receives and distributes incoming shipments; reviews and forwards for payment.
Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or and other interested parties regarding assigned department functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to department policies and activities. Explains policies and procedures. Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of experience performing clerical and/or administrative support work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must have a valid Texas Driver's License. ADA Compliance Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This position is subject to a six (6) month probationary period prior to Civil Service eligibility. Must submit to a Civil Service Clerical Exam. BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays.
Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program. AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER
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Procedure Positions in this class perform routine transcript reconciliation and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain court proceedings documents and records. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position.
The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Obtains legal materials for the judge; maintains special legal resource files; maintains records for the court, and provides information upon request about scheduled court proceedings. Enters
civil small claims, debt claims, eviction claims, writs of execution, and garnishments; handles and processes payment monies; enters Traffic citations for DPS, Sheriffs, Parks & Wildlife, University of Texas, Port of Brownsville.
Enters class C and Occupational Driver's License, DPS Administrative Hearings and Mental Health commitment warrants section 573.012; enters and issues traffic warrants and magistrates; processes all civil petitions, sets civil petitions for hearings and sets jury trials; disposes all cases. Balances cash receipts/deposit slips; calculates, posts, and/or enters data into the financial management system; reviews preliminary reports; verifies data entry's accuracy;
identifies and initiates needed corrective actions; and submits transactions for system processing.
Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or and other interested parties regarding assigned court functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to court policies and activities. Explains policies and procedures. Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of experience performing secretarial and/or administrative support work in a criminal justice system or legal environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must have a valid Texas Driver's License. ADA Compliance Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.
BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits , Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program. AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER
