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Clerk III - Religious Services - Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services Division (044130)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Huntsville, TX 77349, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves performing highly complex clerical work with responsibilities including coordinating activities, compiling data, and maintaining files.
  • Candidates must have at least six months of full-time clerical or administrative support experience, or equivalent education.
  • The role requires proficiency in computer operations and familiarity with office practices, business terminology, and agency regulations.
  • The position offers a salary of $35,000 per year, with opportunities for independent judgment and initiative.
  • Additional skills required include effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex clerical work. Work involves coordinating clerical activities; compiling and 
tabulating data; checking documents for accuracy; handling and transporting documents; and 
maintaining files. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and 
independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Prepares, edits, and distributes reports, correspondence, records, forms, and other documents 
ensuring accuracy and conformance to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; assembles, 
organizes, tabulates, and maintains Religious Services information and statistics; and edits 
charts, graphs, and tables.

B. Reviews and performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches; reviews, edits, and posts 
information to agency records; modifies formats, forms, and records; and maintains files, logs, 
and records to include automated information systems. 

C. Responds to requests for information; answers inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, 
and procedures; and assembles and distributes information.

D. Assists applicants and employees in completing forms; coordinates, reviews, and processes 
employment and personnel actions; and evaluates applicant qualifications and refers those 
qualified to the proper hiring authorities. 

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



III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Six months 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.

3. Computer operations experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

2. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

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

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

7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

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

9. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

11. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, 
spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

12. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

13. Skill to gain knowledge of agency and divisional core competencies.

14. Skill to model the way for positive change.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, 
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor 
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working 
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and 
automobile




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