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Job Description
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.
Examples of Duties
Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.
Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Screens applications for services, determining the validity or correctness of the application to issue certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses; screens applicants for birth and death records to determine eligibility to obtain such documents.
Records legal documents; analyzes and evaluates submitted documents for accuracy and inclusion of all legal requirements.
Collects court costs and fees.
Scans all recorded documents, including birth and death certificates, as well as marriage licenses; performs verification process and scrutinizes captured image for accuracy, completeness, and image quality; manually indexes the records after scanning.
Opens and assigns criminal cases to various courts and delivers to the courts for further processing.
Performs passport services for US Citizens.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Completion of some college level course work preferred.
Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
Supplemental Information
The primary location for this position is Carrollton. At times this position may require some travel to other satellite locations.
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Denton County
Show moreDenton County, Texas - Home With a population of just over 859,000, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With that comes myriad development and entertainment opportunities to serve our citizens, as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.
Located at the apex of Dallas and Fort Worth triangle, Denton County is a hub of growth and development. We have a pro-business climate, as evidenced by our low tax rate. Our government officials welcome innovative, high-quality development and the opportunity to strengthen the current economic base and create job opportunities, and are committed to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.
Home to two major universities, with a third under construction, and one junior college, Denton County’s focus on higher education is second to none. Not only does Denton County boast two major highways within close proximity to DFW International Airport, but we are also home to Alliance Airport, the world's first 100% industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation.
According to a recent CBS News report, of the nine U.S. counties with the strongest economic growth, Denton County ranks number one. In addition, we have a well-educated, skilled workforce, and an abundance of land for future development.
We welcome you to Denton County and invite you to experience all the great things Denton County has to offer – you will not be disappointed!
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