Treasurer

Description Provides support services to the municipal court including scheduling court dockets, maintaining records of the court process, and coordinating assigned activities with the general public. Essential Job Functions Assist the public in person and by phone including retrieving information and files and providing general information regarding court fines, scheduling of court dates, driving safety courses, deferred adjudication, warrants, and processing extensions; assist the public in problem solving and research activities. Provide staff assistance; prepare periodic reports of municipal court activities; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate. Organize, submit, process, file and/or distribute prepared paperwork for proper signatures. Attend municipal court sessions to process paperwork as required. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Maintains data files, in both paper and electronic formats, by keying in data elements, sorting and filing. Inputs citation data into the computer system and checks it for accuracy. Job Requirements Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency plus additional training in secretarial sciences, municipal court operations, or related field. Experience One to two years of relevant work experience. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate well with the public. Municipal court experience and Municipal Court Clerk Certification is preferred. Bilingual applicants (English/Spanish) are highly desired. Supplemental Information Reading Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Math Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Writing Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Managerial Receives directions: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Supervisory / Organizational Control No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Complexity Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills Discussion frequent: From 21% to 50% of work time. Benefits Health & Dental Insurance The City of Allen offers a choice of two PPO Medical Plan options for full‑time employees. Vision insurance is included through enrollment in either of these plans. Employees also have the option of participating in an indemnity Dental Plan. Coverage is available to all full‑time employees and their dependents under these plans at group rates. Employee insurance coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Insurance Coverage Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full‑time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $250,000 for each benefit. Long‑Term Disability Insurance is provided at no cost to full‑time employees. The City of Allen also offers optional programs that include Short‑Term Disability, Voluntary Supplemental Life, Dependent Life and Voluntary AD&D insurance group rates. Flexible Spending Accounts Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full‑time employees. Wellness Program The City of Allen administers a wellness program for full‑time employees which provides premium reimbursement for participation in various wellness programs throughout the year. Workers Compensation All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty. Holidays Employees receive nine paid holidays per year, including one personal day. Vacation Employees with less than five years of service are eligible to earn 80 hours per year. An employee with five or more years of service is eligible to earn 120 hours per year. Employees with ten or more years of service are eligible for 160 hours per year. Sick Leave Employees earn 72 hours of sick leave per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave hours accrued. Retirement The City of Allen participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All full‑time employees must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax‑deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7)% of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre‑tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2‑to‑1 matching contributions. The City of Allen also participates in Social Security. Deferred Compensation The City of Allen offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account. Longevity Employees who have been with the City of Allen at least a year receive $4 per month for every month worked. #J-18808-Ljbffr