About the Department

A County Property Tax Deputy Clerk performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. The clerk will also process property tax payments, provide information to the public, and maintain records.
The Deputy Clerk must be proficient at handling cash and balancing a cash drawer daily.

Position Duties

• Responds to routine questions from the public concerning taxes or fees
• Balances revenues collected
• Performs general office duties such as data entry, answering calls, filing, and making copies.
• This position requires to be available for frequent and direct engagement to assist with the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties in an accurate manner
• Must be able to type at least 40 WPM
• Must maintain a courteous and professional attitude with both customers and co-workers. 
• Must be able to operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Must answer telephone calls from the public. Must use the tools available to write letters, set up forms and calculate fees for a professional approach to communicate with the taxpayers.
• Must be proactive in seeking new and better ways to perform daily tasks and increase efficiency. Seek additional duties or tasks as appropriate.
• Must display good decision-making skills when needed.
• Must display leadership ability when others seek knowledge.
• Must organize workload by planning daily activities.
• Must accept and adapt to office changes.
• Must be punctual in arrival, break and lunch periods.
• Must assist county employees in all departments as needed.

Other Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience with cash handling, computer data entry, customer service and general office procedures.
• Five years of general office experience preferred
• Experience with computers

Benefits

HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)

Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.

VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
 

SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
 

SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
 

MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
 

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
 

CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
 

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
 

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
 

DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.

*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.


DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of  $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
 

LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
 

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
 

RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
 

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

For additional benefits information click on the link below: 
https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have experience in customer service and cash handling?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Smith County

Address

200 E. Ferguson Street

Suite 202






Tyler, Texas, 75702

Phone

903-590-4641

Website

http://www.smith-county.com