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Texas Department Of Criminal Justice · 1 day ago

Clerk III - Contracts and Procurement - Huntsville (044168 044170 044184)

United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is responsible for overseeing the state's correctional facilities and rehabilitation programs. They are seeking a Clerk III to perform highly-complex clerical work, coordinating clerical activities, compiling data, and maintaining files with limited supervision.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, purchase orders, summaries, manuals, ledgers, requisitions, records, and other forms ensuring accuracy and completeness; and reviews, edits, and reconciles discrepancies

Maintains filing and record keeping systems for purchase orders, requisitions, receiving reports, and purchase requests; performs and reviews data entry, retrieval, and data searches; posts, reviews, and edits information on agency records; and recommends modification of forms and records

Answers inquiries regarding policies and procedures; responds to requests for information; communicates with vendors and staff on purchasing matters; and provides liaison with agency departments

Maintains and coordinates the maintenance of materials and supplies; coordinates the receiving, storing, and issuing of stock items; performs receptionist and telephone duties; and opens, sorts, and distributes mail

Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuitePurchasing practicesClerical experienceCustomer service experienceRecord keepingData entryOffice practicesCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED

One year full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience

Knowledge of office practices and procedures

Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment

Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports