Clerk III Salary: $32,279.00 Annually Location: Edinburg, TX Job Type: Regular Full Time Job Number: 2026-03364 Department: Hidalgo County - Juvenile Opening Date: 03/13/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Work Hours: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Civil Service Position: No Status: External Advertisement Open Positions: 01 Grade: 05
Advertisement details and/or special instructions: Candidates must be able to travel to attend required training. Please submit resume with application.
Description Benefits Questions General Description Performs complex (journey-level) clerical work in areas such as bookkeeping, inventory control, statistics, employment, human resources, purchasing, and accounting; Work involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents and/or stock and inventory, and maintaining files; Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, purchase orders, summaries, manuals, vouchers, records, and other related forms. Answers inquiries regarding procedures and policies, assists the public and staff in filling out forms, and assembles and mails information packets. Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records. Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data; and may compile and tabulate data, and prepare charts, graphs, and tables. Maintains files, materials, and supplies. Opens, stamps, classifies, sorts, and routes mail, and maintains records on postage, registered mail, and packages. Performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches. Receives, stores, and issues stock items. May perform arithmetic computations. May maintain office schedules and appointments. May perform back-up receptionist or telephone switchboard duties. May receive and forward payments to the appropriate agency staff. May screen applicants, administer employment tests, and assist in orienting employees. May arrange the scheduling, transfer, and display of surplus property. May make arrangements for repairs and services. May inspect merchandise for quality and compliance with specifications. May deliver or pick up documents, supplies, equipment, or materials. Responsible for answering and routing phone calls. Will be assisting the general public. May be required to work overtime or hours other than standard work schedule during emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Graduation from high school. Two (2) years of experience in clerical work. 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 business or program terminology, office procedures, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of warehousing procedures; of purchasing policies and procedures; of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures; and of state purchasing policies and procedures. Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages. Skill in using a personal computer and office equipment; MS Word and Excel. Ability to maintain excellent customer service. Ability to make arithmetic computations; to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; and to transfer stock from one location to another.
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Application Questions
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No
Do you have two (2) years of experience in clerical work? Yes No
Have you ever had any type of certification revoked by a lawful authority of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department? Yes No
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution? Yes No
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? Yes No
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity? Yes No
Do you have a current valid Texas Driver's license and current liability insurance? Yes No
Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked? Yes No
Do you currently have an Occupational Driver's license? Yes No
Required Question
Employer: Hidalgo County Address: 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A Edinburg, Texas, 78539 Phone: 956-318-2660 Website: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/