Deputy Clerk I - County Clerk - Recording - Flower Mound

Description The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department. 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 of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Completion of some college-level coursework is preferred. Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position. Supplemental Information The primary location for this position is Flower Mound. At times this position may require some travel to other satellite locations. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add View email address on click.appcast.io to your email safe list. Group health plans for medical and dental coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life insurance Disability insurance Long term care insurance Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements Retirement benefits Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) Employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation) 12 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement A Wellness Program Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee. Denton County is 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. Family Medical 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Denton County, Texas