Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk

The Deputy Clerk performs general office duties and customer service for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general office duties including data entry, answering phones, copying and filing.
• Deals with the public on a one-on-one basis.
• Secures monies and issues receipts.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be able to type accurately and have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to use 10-key calculator and multi-line telephone system.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other offices, agencies, and the general public.
• Knowledge of justice, court rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the law as it pertains to the Justice of the Peace Court.
• Bilingual Spanish / English is preferred.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. Physical Demands and Work Environment Daily sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, pulling, reaching and lifting of items possibly weighing 40 pounds or more.

Benefits

HOLIDAYS Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)

Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.

VACATION LEAVE 1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).

SICK LEAVE 1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.

SICK LEAVE POOL Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.

MILITARY LEAVE Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of: (1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County, (2) public service assignment, (3) attending to important personal business.

CITIZENSHIP LEAVE Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.

MEDICAL INSURANCE Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.

DRUG CARD COVERAGE Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.

*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.

DENTAL INSURANCE Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.

RETIREMENT Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.