Overview
Under direct supervision operates various types of office equipment, assists public, performs other related duties as required for operation of the Municipal Court
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Texas Driver License
Municipal Court Clerk certification (within 1 year of hire)
Experience:
Two (2) years of recent work that includes extensive data entry, typing, filing, and extensive public contact, in person and by telephone
Knowledge of and experience with basic accounting skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Communicates effectively, courteously, and clearly in English with the public and employees by telephone, in person, or in writing
Process, copy, distribute, and file computer printouts, report forms, warrants of arrest including affidavits, alphabetically and numerically in standard
Accurately read, type, process documents, file and distribute information from various reports to various locations; filing includes filing in alphabetical and numerical order; processing information includes using a telephone, computer terminal, by mail and manually
Act as a Notary Public
Concentrate on assigned task through many distractions
Competently perform under stress when confronted with high priority situations and distractions
Perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without the loss of efficiency and composure; prepare all dockets and cases for court presentation
Prepare trial paperwork
Prepare court docket
Accurately counts money, makes correct change and maintain cash box for fees collected by mail and in person
Retrieve, store and file original dockets in safe location; prepare daily deposits on fines collected and ensure that receipts correspond with money being deposited
Attend training schools/seminars which may require travel (occasionally overnight)
Simultaneously input, retrieve and maintain information, reading from computer screen and printouts and operating one keyboard
Accurately alphabetize and accurately record numbers in numerical order
Prepare and mail courtesy letters as needed
Interpersonal Skills Maintain positive relationships with members of the community, city staff, city administration, contractors, and other government agencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Full-time employees receive
Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee
Low-cost vision plan
Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2:1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
Employee assistance program
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service; 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs+ of service)
80 hours of sick leave a year
2 personal days a year
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, standing
Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
Occasional travel; including occasional statewide travel; Moderate noise, temperature neutral, indoor lighting
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
*All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
*All positions are considered essential and are subject to recall during emergencies
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Under direct supervision operates various types of office equipment, assists public, performs other related duties as required for operation of the Municipal Court
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Texas Driver License
Municipal Court Clerk certification (within 1 year of hire)
Experience:
Two (2) years of recent work that includes extensive data entry, typing, filing, and extensive public contact, in person and by telephone
Knowledge of and experience with basic accounting skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Communicates effectively, courteously, and clearly in English with the public and employees by telephone, in person, or in writing
Process, copy, distribute, and file computer printouts, report forms, warrants of arrest including affidavits, alphabetically and numerically in standard
Accurately read, type, process documents, file and distribute information from various reports to various locations; filing includes filing in alphabetical and numerical order; processing information includes using a telephone, computer terminal, by mail and manually
Act as a Notary Public
Concentrate on assigned task through many distractions
Competently perform under stress when confronted with high priority situations and distractions
Perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without the loss of efficiency and composure; prepare all dockets and cases for court presentation
Prepare trial paperwork
Prepare court docket
Accurately counts money, makes correct change and maintain cash box for fees collected by mail and in person
Retrieve, store and file original dockets in safe location; prepare daily deposits on fines collected and ensure that receipts correspond with money being deposited
Attend training schools/seminars which may require travel (occasionally overnight)
Simultaneously input, retrieve and maintain information, reading from computer screen and printouts and operating one keyboard
Accurately alphabetize and accurately record numbers in numerical order
Prepare and mail courtesy letters as needed
Interpersonal Skills Maintain positive relationships with members of the community, city staff, city administration, contractors, and other government agencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Full-time employees receive
Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee
Low-cost vision plan
Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2:1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
Employee assistance program
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service; 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs+ of service)
80 hours of sick leave a year
2 personal days a year
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, standing
Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
Occasional travel; including occasional statewide travel; Moderate noise, temperature neutral, indoor lighting
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
*All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
*All positions are considered essential and are subject to recall during emergencies
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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