CLERK ; Temporary

• Location 902 N DOOLITTLE RD,Edinburg, TX, ,United States
• Base Pay $15.90 / Hour
• Employee Type Temporary Full Time

Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 reserves the right to select candidates considered to be the most highly qualified based on education and/or experience.

• Name HCDD No. 1-Human Resources Department
• Phone

Employee performs routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, and record-keeping.

Develops and maintains office forms and procedures, and assists with administrative tasks

Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents

Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems

Duplicates and distributes materials

Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material

Greets visitors and answers phone calls with professional telephone etiquette to project a welcoming image

Applies strong time management skills to prioritize daily tasks and meet important deadlines

Will deliver/pick-up documents at various County offices and/or run errands as required by the District's on-going daily activities

Working hours subject to change as deemed necessary to the changing needs of the District

Performs other duties as assigned

One to two (1-2) years of experience in clerical/secretarial support work in a governmental setting

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license

Must be able to be insured by the District's insurance carrier

Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures

Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software, for example: computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines

Ability to implement administrative procedures

Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work well with others

Knowledge in both English/Spanish is preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Exposed to prolonged viewing of a computer monitor and use of a keyboard.

Maintain physical conditions appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• sitting for extended periods of time
• standing for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment

Maintain mental capacity which permits:

• making sound decisions and using good judgment

Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve:

• working closely with others
• working in a multi-task environment

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• communication with others

required to follow all District safety regulations

This position is temporary "not to exceed 6 months".

• Degree Requirement High School and/or equivalent (GED)