Accounting, Bookkeeping, Calendar Management, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Recovery, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Loading/Unloading, Mail Processing, Maintenance Services, Office Equipment, Order Delivery, Order Picking/Packing, Physical Inventory, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Statistics, Telephone Skills, Warehousing
Job Title: Clerk I
Salary: $14.51 Hourly
Location: Texas 78539, TX
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
Job Number: 2025-03241
Department: Hidalgo County - Elections Department
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Status: External Advertisement
Open Positions: 7
Grade: 01
Advertisement Details and/or Special Instructions:
Please submit resume with application. During election season hours may vary. May need to work nights and weekend.
Description:
Benefits
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General Description:
Performs (entry-level) clerical work in areas such as bookkeeping, inventory control, statistics, employment, human resources, purchasing, or accounting; Work involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents, and maintaining files; Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed:
- Assists in managing and maintaining voting equipment.
- Assists with the delivery of voting equipment and extensive driving is required.
- Assists with the organization of warehouse and voting equipment.
- Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, purchase orders, summaries, manuals, vouchers, records, and other related forms.
- Reviews completed forms for signatures and proper entries.
- Provides information to the public by mail or telephone.
- Receives shipments and supplies, inspects for damage, and checks for correct quantity and quality.
- Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data; may perform data entry and retrieval.
- Files and maintains forms, records, and reports.
- Opens and distributes incoming mail and prepares mail-outs.
- Delivers documents, supplies, or other items; takes deposits to the bank; and runs errands as appropriate.
- May maintain office schedules and appointments.
- May perform back-up receptionist or telephone switchboard duties.
- May assist in conducting physical inventory.
- May receive and count cash.
- May make arrangements for repairs and services.
- May assemble and pack shipments, contact transportation companies to arrange for shipping, and assist in loading trucks.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).
- Experience with clerical operations preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
- Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
- Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
- Skill in using personal computers and office equipment.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
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