(TEMPORARY) COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR - OFFICE ASSISTANT
El Paso County
- El Paso County, TX
- $14.93 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of office/secretarial/customer service experience.Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Certificates and Licenses Required (Depending on area of assignment):
May require Deputy Clerk deputizing; may require AOP certification;May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.Typical DutiesTypical Duties
Assists with preparing routine documents and correspondence for review and approval. Involves: Use of personal copier for the preparation of basic documents, correspondence, memoranda, forms and certificates; prepares agendas, schedules, seating charts, and any informational material as required;Greets and assists County personnel, officials and the public in person and over the telephone. Involves: Greeting and responding to visitors and personnel in a professional manner; exercises proper telephone etiquette, responds to inquiries, takes messages and forwards inquiries to the appropriate party;Reviews and enters data, maintains records and files, databases and record keeping sources. Involves: Reviews and verifies routine data, coding and data entry, establishment and maintenance of filing system and reports;Performs a variety of related office clerical duties and support functions. Involves: Maintain inventory and order office supplies, schedule meetings, prepare payroll documents and complex records, receipt and conveyance of information within area of responsibility;Receives and sorts mail, interoffice correspondence, packages and other communications. Involves: Identification of recipient and delivery priority, review and maintenance of appropriate level of confidentiality, and distribution of all communications;Maintains confidentiality;Reports any equipment maintenance needs for appropriate action;Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; andCreates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills;Other Important Duties*Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment.As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.Depending on areas assigned:Performs electronic filing;Assists attorneys in collecting information;Pulls dockets, scans new cases, prints out judgments, files motions and orders, and redacts information;Secures authorized signatures on legal documents and delivers to appropriate party or department;Reviews the completion of various applications or documents and processes;Troubleshoots problems and/or issues with office applications;May involve the operation of multi-line telephone system;Assists in outreach strategies and activities;Updates and maintains social media;Assists in the maintenance and organization of department operational procedures;Assists in planning and organizing special events and meetings;Assists with performing calendaring activities, planning, scheduling and coordinating special events;As directed orders and maintains supplies; keeps inventories;Schedules document/record archive and disposal;Job SummarySummary of Position
The Office Assistant under direct supervision performs a variety of general clerical tasks and functions to a specific County office or department.Additional InformationOrganizational Relationships
Reports to: Supervisor, Manager, Department Head or Elected Official or designeeDirects: This is a non-supervisory positionOther: Has frequent contact with other county employees, lawyers, judges,
legal staff, law enforcement personnel, other public agencies and the
general publicEl Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:HOLIDAYS
16 holidays per year as recognized.VACATION
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)SICK LEAVE
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES
Military Leave - 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave - 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITSPlan Costs - Biweekly RatesEffective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024Medical
Traditional Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $6.12
EE & Spouse $184.71
EE & Children $129.59
EE & Family $302.642% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $6.01
EE & Spouse - $181.02
EE & Children - $127.00
EE & Family - $296.59
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.89
EE & Spouse - $177.32
EE & Children - $124.41
EE & Family - $290.536% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.76
EE & Spouse - $173.63
EE & Children - $121.81
EE & Family - $284.48Traditional Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only - $40.84
EE & Spouse - $287.85
EE & Children - $222.44
EE & Family - $455.902% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $40.02
EE & Spouse - $282.09
EE & Children - $217.99
EE & Family - $446.784% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $39.21
EE & Spouse - $276.34
EE & Children -$213.54
EE & Family - $437.666% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $38.39
EE & Spouse - $270.58
EE & Children - $209.09
EE & Family - $428.55El Paso County - ACO - Hospitals of Providence Network Plan OptionsConsumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) ACO
No Discounts
EE Only $4.97
EE & Spouse $149.94
EE & Children $105.20
EE & Family $245.672% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $4.88
EE & Spouse - $146.94
EE & Children - $103.10
EE & Family - $240.764% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $4.77
EE & Spouse - $143.94
EE & Children - $100.99
EE & Family - $235.846% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $4.68
EE & Spouse - $140.94
EE & Children - $98.89
EE & Family - $230.93Core Plan ACO
No Discounts
EE Only - $33.15
EE & Spouse - $233.66
EE & Children - $180.56
EE & Family - $370.082% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $32.49
EE & Spouse - $228.99
EE & Children - $176.95
EE & Family - $362.684% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $31.82
EE & Spouse - $224.31
EE & Children - $173.34
EE & Family - $355.286% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $31.17
EE & Spouse - $219.64
EE & Children - $169.73
EE & Family - $347.88El Paso County - Narrow Network - University Medical Center (UMC) Plan OptionsConsumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) UMC
No Discounts
EE Only - $5.24
EE & Spouse - $158.27
EE & Children - $111.03
EE & Family - $259.332% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $5.14
EE & Spouse - $155.10
EE & Children - $108.81
EE & Family - $254.134% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.04
EE & Spouse - $151.94
EE & Children - $106.59
EE & Family - $248.966% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $4.94
EE & Spouse - $148.77
EE & Children - $104.37
EE & Family - $243.77Core Plan UMC
No Discounts
EE Only - $35.00
EE & Spouse - $246.64
EE & Children - $190.59
EE & Family - $390.652% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $34.29
EE & Spouse - $241.71
EE & Children - $186.78
EE & Family - $382.844% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $33.59
EE & Spouse - $236.77
EE & Children - $182.97
EE & Family - $375.026% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $32.90
EE & Spouse - $231.84
EE & Children - $179.15
EE & Family - $367.21Vision
EE Only - $3.16
EE + 1 - $5.05
EE & Family - $8.21Dental WITH Medical Plan
EE Only - $0.00
EE & Spouse - $13.63
EE & Children - $27.25
EE & Family - $40.88Dental WITHOUT Medical Plan
EE Only - $13.63
EE & Spouse - $27.26
EE & Children - $40.88
EE & Family - $54.51Vision
EE Only - $3.16
EE + 1 - $5.05
EE & Family - $8.21RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.