Montgomery County Texas
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.) You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores BEFORE you can submit an application for this position.
Request Clerical Testing:
Send request by email to: jobs@mctx.org Subject Line: Clerical Testing
Include in body of email : Last name, First name
WATCH YOUR EMAIL:
An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email. *Please allow up to 72 hours for human resource to respond*
- TEST TYPE & SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:
Typing: Net 40wpm, Admin: 80%, Math: 80%
Department:
Permits
Job Title:
Permit Assistant I
Job Grade:
7
Hourly Pay Rate:
$19.06
Location:
501 N. Thompson Ste. 100
Civil Service:
Yes
Shift Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent • Bilingual (Spanish) desired, but not required • General office skills w/minimum 3 years clerical experience and knowledge of standard office equipment, i.e. copier, printer, phone, and fax, 10 key by touch • Cashiering experience helpful • Ability to prioritize work assignments and handle multiple tasks and retain information • Must be detail oriented and possess good organizational and communication skills • Ability to work independently and with a team • Ability to handle a demanding and stressful work environment • Willingness to cross-train & accept additional duties as assigned • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Must be punctual and maintain regular and predictable attendance • Perform all duties in a professional, proficient and pleasant manner • Ability to be bonded
Primary Job Duties • Issue Development, Septic, Fire Code and Consumer Health permits • Work professionally, one on one with customers and office staff in person, by phone, email and by mail • Perform in-depth property research to assure county and state regulations are being met • Coordinate regularly with other departments to track status of projects • Perform general office duties, i.e. data entry, answer phones, type correspondence, filing, receipt money, notarize signatures on forms and assist the public by phone and in person • Interpret floodplain maps, plot flood plain location on septic designs and issue floodplain determinations • Perform other duties as assigned
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.) You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores BEFORE you can submit an application for this position.
Request Clerical Testing:
Send request by email to: jobs@mctx.org Subject Line: Clerical Testing
Include in body of email : Last name, First name
WATCH YOUR EMAIL:
An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email. *Please allow up to 72 hours for human resource to respond*
- TEST TYPE & SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:
Typing: Net 40wpm, Admin: 80%, Math: 80%
Department:
Permits
Job Title:
Permit Assistant I
Job Grade:
7
Hourly Pay Rate:
$19.06
Location:
501 N. Thompson Ste. 100
Civil Service:
Yes
Shift Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent • Bilingual (Spanish) desired, but not required • General office skills w/minimum 3 years clerical experience and knowledge of standard office equipment, i.e. copier, printer, phone, and fax, 10 key by touch • Cashiering experience helpful • Ability to prioritize work assignments and handle multiple tasks and retain information • Must be detail oriented and possess good organizational and communication skills • Ability to work independently and with a team • Ability to handle a demanding and stressful work environment • Willingness to cross-train & accept additional duties as assigned • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Must be punctual and maintain regular and predictable attendance • Perform all duties in a professional, proficient and pleasant manner • Ability to be bonded
Primary Job Duties • Issue Development, Septic, Fire Code and Consumer Health permits • Work professionally, one on one with customers and office staff in person, by phone, email and by mail • Perform in-depth property research to assure county and state regulations are being met • Coordinate regularly with other departments to track status of projects • Perform general office duties, i.e. data entry, answer phones, type correspondence, filing, receipt money, notarize signatures on forms and assist the public by phone and in person • Interpret floodplain maps, plot flood plain location on septic designs and issue floodplain determinations • Perform other duties as assigned
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.