Deputy Clerk

Position: Deputy Clerk I
Salary: $32,279.00 Annually
Location : Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Hidalgo County - Tax Office
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Grade:: 05
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Tax Office - as assigned. Minimum 40 words per minute. Please submit resume with application.

General Description
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) clerical work;
Work involves support tasks primarily involving customer service and clerical activities which may include: processing inquiries and requests for information, entering and maintaining data, cashiering. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed
Performs general clerical duties as required, including filing, indexing and recording, making copies, sorting stuffing and mailing documents.
Enters information on office records to the computer and retrieves information to respond to inquiries.
Type correspondence and other documents and materials using a typewriter and/or processing software.
Assists the public in person or by telephone, convey messages, make telephone calls, faxes and distribute mail.
Ability to work well with others.
Regular attendance is a must.
Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience
Graduation from high school.

General office experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.
Ability to read, interpret and accept documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
Ability to fill out reports, answer routing correspondence and speak effectively to the public.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate a computer, typewriter and other basic office equipment.
Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the county.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have general office experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

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