Denton County, TX
Deputy Clerk II - Tax Assessor/Collector - Denton-Front
Denton County, TX, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Salary :
$42,371.00 - $49,150.00 Annually Location :
Denton, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Non-Exempt Job Number:
25-288 Department:
Tax Assessor/Collector Opening Date:
10/16/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description The Deputy Clerk II performs a variety of clerical and administrative work for the assigned department. The employee is responsible for handling telephone communications with the public to answer questions and processing documents and files pertaining to department functions. Examples of Duties Scans and archives documents, files, and records as necessary.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary.
Answers phones, emails, and walk-in inquiries as necessary; directs customer questions to the appropriate employee as necessary.
Opens, sends, and distributes mail as necessary.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Issues and records Tax Certificate documents as necessary.
Monitors and manages the Mobile Home Escrow program.
Monitors and issues Alcoholic Beverage renewals for TABC; bills Beverage Cartage for TABC; issues written statements for Sheriff Sale Auctions.
Issues Unexpired written statements as necessary.
Maintains the Vehicle Inventory Tax escrow program which involves corresponding with motor vehicle dealers and TXDOT; monitors vendors for compliance.
Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Completion of some college-level coursework is preferred. Supplemental Information
To ensure the proper delivery of emails please add to your email safe list. Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status. Family Medical Leave:
Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition for an employee with a serious health condition Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible. 01
Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.
Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected. 02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
yes No
03
Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
No High School Diploma or GED General Equivalency Diploma High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctorate PHD Medical Doctor
04
How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours 15-29 Credit Hours 30-44 Credit Hours 45-59 Credit Hours 60-89 Credit Hours 90-119 Credit Hours 120-149 Credit Hours 150-179 Credit Hours 180-209 Credit Hours 210-239 Credit Hours 240-269 Credit Hours 270-299 Credit Hours 300-329 Credit Hours 330-359 Credit Hours 360-389 Credit Hours 390 Credit Hours or more
05
I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A. 06
Please select the years of full-time experience you have as an administrative assistant, clerical or data entry support, including using general office procedures and computers at your workplace: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
Less Than 6 Months At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year 1 Year At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years 7 Years 8 Years 9 Years 10 Years 11 Years 12 Years 13 Years 14 Years 15 Years or more
07
Do you have previous Tax Office experience? 08
In order to properly evaluate your application for employment, please enter the exact number of years and/or months of experience you have in tax office work? 09
Do you have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations relating to cash handling?
Yes No
10
Rate your proficiency with 10-key:
No Experience Beginner (Basic, General Use) Intermediate (day to day use) Advanced
11
Please indicate your level of cash handling experience: 12
I acknowledge that this position could require working nontraditional hours, outside of the normal work day. This may include coming in before or after traditional work day and extended hours during peak traffic seasons. Are you willing and able to do this?
Yes No
13
Occasionally, our offices require coverage due to absences, which may involve traveling to another location within Denton County. While advance notice is given when possible, there may be times when same-day coverage is needed, with mileage reimbursement provided. Are you comfortable with occasional travel between offices? 14
Where did you hear about this position?
Denton Record Chronicle Governmentjobs.com Monster.com Indeed Craigslist Facebook Other
15
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position. 16
Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below.Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A. 17
I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials.
Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected. Required Question
$42,371.00 - $49,150.00 Annually Location :
Denton, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Non-Exempt Job Number:
25-288 Department:
Tax Assessor/Collector Opening Date:
10/16/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description The Deputy Clerk II performs a variety of clerical and administrative work for the assigned department. The employee is responsible for handling telephone communications with the public to answer questions and processing documents and files pertaining to department functions. Examples of Duties Scans and archives documents, files, and records as necessary.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary.
Answers phones, emails, and walk-in inquiries as necessary; directs customer questions to the appropriate employee as necessary.
Opens, sends, and distributes mail as necessary.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Issues and records Tax Certificate documents as necessary.
Monitors and manages the Mobile Home Escrow program.
Monitors and issues Alcoholic Beverage renewals for TABC; bills Beverage Cartage for TABC; issues written statements for Sheriff Sale Auctions.
Issues Unexpired written statements as necessary.
Maintains the Vehicle Inventory Tax escrow program which involves corresponding with motor vehicle dealers and TXDOT; monitors vendors for compliance.
Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Completion of some college-level coursework is preferred. Supplemental Information
To ensure the proper delivery of emails please add to your email safe list. Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status. Family Medical Leave:
Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition for an employee with a serious health condition Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible. 01
Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.
Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected. 02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
yes No
03
Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
No High School Diploma or GED General Equivalency Diploma High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctorate PHD Medical Doctor
04
How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours 15-29 Credit Hours 30-44 Credit Hours 45-59 Credit Hours 60-89 Credit Hours 90-119 Credit Hours 120-149 Credit Hours 150-179 Credit Hours 180-209 Credit Hours 210-239 Credit Hours 240-269 Credit Hours 270-299 Credit Hours 300-329 Credit Hours 330-359 Credit Hours 360-389 Credit Hours 390 Credit Hours or more
05
I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A. 06
Please select the years of full-time experience you have as an administrative assistant, clerical or data entry support, including using general office procedures and computers at your workplace: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
Less Than 6 Months At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year 1 Year At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years 7 Years 8 Years 9 Years 10 Years 11 Years 12 Years 13 Years 14 Years 15 Years or more
07
Do you have previous Tax Office experience? 08
In order to properly evaluate your application for employment, please enter the exact number of years and/or months of experience you have in tax office work? 09
Do you have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations relating to cash handling?
Yes No
10
Rate your proficiency with 10-key:
No Experience Beginner (Basic, General Use) Intermediate (day to day use) Advanced
11
Please indicate your level of cash handling experience: 12
I acknowledge that this position could require working nontraditional hours, outside of the normal work day. This may include coming in before or after traditional work day and extended hours during peak traffic seasons. Are you willing and able to do this?
Yes No
13
Occasionally, our offices require coverage due to absences, which may involve traveling to another location within Denton County. While advance notice is given when possible, there may be times when same-day coverage is needed, with mileage reimbursement provided. Are you comfortable with occasional travel between offices? 14
Where did you hear about this position?
Denton Record Chronicle Governmentjobs.com Monster.com Indeed Craigslist Facebook Other
15
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position. 16
Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below.Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A. 17
I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials.
Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected. Required Question