Administrative Clerk I

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the department or office; assists in general office work; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and routes calls to employees
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail
• Types routine correspondence such as letters, memos and reports
• Files and maintains records, agreements or purchase orders
• Delivers and retrieves documents from County offices and departments
• Provides administrative assistance to office staff
• May obtain authorization signatures for documents such as purchase requisitions
• Enters and updates various warrants issued on outstanding violations
• Answers questions and complaints pertaining to various office procedures
• Compiles data for statistics
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year general office and administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic office procedures; good knowledge of word processing
• Skill in filing and organization of material; skill in operating personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to maintain records; ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: 

• Generally working in indoor conditions
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:

https://www.bexar.org/1368/Employee-Benefits

NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

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