Utilities Receptionist/Cashier/Clerk
Job in
Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, 88130, USA
Listing for:
City of Portales
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Clerical
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32697 USD Yearly
USD
32697.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
THE CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO
POSITION POSTING #2026-29
POSITION: UTILITIES RECEPTIONIST/CASHIER/CLERK
DEPARTMENT: WATER
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO:
UTILITY BILLING SUPERVISOR
SHIFT: FULL-TIME, REGULAR
SALARY: $15.72 PER HOUR / $32,697.60 ANNUALLY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under the supervision of the Utility Billing Supervisor, performs various tasks related to the collection of Utility bills to ensure accurate accounting records for receipts of the City. This is a responsible, non-supervisory position, which also provides clerical and reception support for the Public Utilities Department.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Although the following are typical of the tasks and responsibilities routinely performed, additional duties and/or responsibilities requiring comparable or lesser skills, knowledge, or dexterity may be assigned. The primary responsibilities shall be regulated by the Department Head and are not listed in any order of primary job function.
Takes citizen complaints and service requests and refers to appropriate department.Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities.Performs postage machine reports, refills, and reconciliation.Assists with the AMR records and meter readings.Resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of Public Utilities Department departments; accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls. Provides information to callers as may be appropriate or required.Routine examination of transactions logged in accounting ledgers, reconciliation’s and status of individual water accounts.Billing, posting, handling and receipting monies for water, sewer, garbage and all other departments associated with the City, i.e. Municipal Court, Police Dept. Fire Department, Planning and Zoning, Library, P.A.T and others, making deposits, daily balancing of cash drawer, sending out late reminders, mailing water meter deposit refunds, and filing. Performs all tasks related to Utility billing to ensure accurate accounting records for receipts of City.Designs forms and reports pertaining to utilities as directed.Set up water/sewer taps and line locates.Runs errands as directed.Performs related tasks as assigned by the Utility Billing Supervisor or designee.Must have excellent customer service skills.KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND
SKILLS:High school diploma or GED required. Two years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred.Must be able to meet the public in a courteous and efficient manner under sometimes stressful situations.Should be familiar with general and clerical office routines, such as typing and filing.Knowledge of financial management systems, taking payments, posting payments, making accurate change, preparing banking deposits, account inquiry, and account reconciliation process.Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances.Needs dexterity, speed, and accuracy in handling job tasks.Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.Good, accurate arithmetic skills and the ability to follow through on work assignments.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, and other department personnel.Knowledge and experience in computer operations.Ability to operate 10 key adding machine.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.Must possess a current New Mexico Driver’s License or have ability to obtain.Bi-lingual preferred.Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office environment. Noise…
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