Deputy Clerk - Auto Clerk

Deputy Clerk - Auto Clerk

Salary

$38,949.00 - $42,942.00 Annually

Location

Cotton Belt Building, 1517 W. Front St, Tyler, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00677

Department

Tax Office

Opening Date

08/19/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary/Objective

Working under the general supervision of the Motor Vehicle Supervisor, the Deputy Clerk has daily contact with the public and is responsible for processing vehicle transactions including, but not limited to, license renewals and title transfers.

The Deputy Clerk must be proficient at handling cash and balancing a cash drawer daily.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves customers at the counter by registering and transferring vehicles, and aiding with other motor vehicle transactions are required.
• Produces and mails out registration renewals in a timely manner. Processes title transactions in and out of state, new and used vehicles. Processes dealer title work, subcontractor renewals and internet renewals.
• Coordinates with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to respond to citizen requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Possesses knowledge of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Manuals (Registration and Title Manual) and the Comptroller Motor Vehicle Manual and applies them to daily tasks.
• Assists customers with specialty license plates.
• Collects payments for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Other Responsibilities

• Collects sales taxes for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
• Maintains accurate filing system.
• Maintains work area in a professional, organized manner.
• Performs mailroom duties as requested.
• Adheres to Smith County policies as well as additional departmental policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be punctual in arrival, break and lunch periods.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision. Communicate with the Motor Vehicle Supervisor regularly.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Must answer telephone calls from the public, state offices and others regarding motor vehicle laws and policies regarding licensing and titles. 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 assist county employees in all departments as needed.
• Must maintain a positive attitude with customers and colleagues.
• Bilingual Spanish / English is preferred.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Daily sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, pulling, reaching and lifting of books and files, weighing 40 pounds or more, in an office environment.

HOLIDAYS

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

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employees Choice)

Each year, Commissioners 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 employees 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

Employer Smith County

Address 200 E. Ferguson Street

Suite 202

Tyler, Texas, 75702

Phone 903-590-4641

Website http://www.smith-county.com