Senior Clerk - Public Works ( Mechanical Maintenance Central Garage) - J01300 - 15000
Nueces County
Friday, 01 May 2026
Performs a variety of clerical procedures for which guidelines exist, but where judgment frequently is required in non-routine situations and/or specialized subject matter knowledge is required. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies as directed by the supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Depending on unit to which assigned, may perform any or all of the following: Composes and types standardized and/or non-standardized correspondence and other documents and materials, using a typewriter and/or word processing software. Greet the public and answer phones, direct calls and messages to appropriate personnel and take all information regarding work orders. Uses spreadsheet and/or data base software to create, modify, post costs and close work orders. Provides back-up relief in other areas of the department. Relieve the storeroom clerk, take supply requests, filing, conducting supply inventories and preparing reports. Establishes and maintains moderately complex records and filing systems, and uses them to prepare statistical, financial activity, and related reports requiring some specialized subject knowledge and/or judgment regarding interpretation or presentation of information. Conducts research, as needed, to respond to routine and non-routine questions about particular areas of responsibility. Prepares and issues documents according to established guidelines. Calculates amounts of payments due according to established guidelines, using data from several sources and using judgment and subject matter expertise to determine if any information is missing or incorrect. Coordinate with TCEQ with underground Storage Tanks documentation. Performs such other duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with courses in typing, plus a minimum of three years of responsible clerical work experience, preferably with a government entity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.