Utilities Clerk

Utilities Clerk

Salary

$44,425.00 - $55,532.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

B23

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

1/1/2027 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is seeking an individual to join its Public Works Department. This is a full-time position with the City's Public Works Department. An individual in this position will assist with the operations of the City's Public Works Department, including the planning, operation, and maintenance of the water supply, distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment facilities.

Reporting Relationship: Public Works Administrative Manager

Examples of Work

• Implement and administer contract requirements, including processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and providing billing information to the Finance Department.
• Input and maintain data required for reporting by the City to Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, Gulf Coast Water Authority, and other regulatory agencies.
• Collect and compile data needed for studies, reports, plans, and projects; prepare, maintain, and manipulate spreadsheets and other data documents.
• Prepare and distribute educational materials; respond to telephone and email inquiries; and provide information to supervisors to support informed decisions regarding future operations, contracts, and educational needs.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings; prepare meeting agendas and information packets; attend meetings; and draft meeting minutes.
• Manage MUD- and water-related 311 service requests for the Public Works Department.
• Serve as the division's Cartegraph administrator, including data entry, system maintenance, and work order management.
• Process and coordinate the payment of utility-related invoices, ensuring invoices are reviewed, approved, and submitted for timely payment.
• Perform the duties of the Utilities Coordinator and/or Administrative Manager in their absence.
• Perform assigned duties as a member of the Public Works team during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• An Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university is desired.

• Two (2) years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the desired degree.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.Works as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters, whether natural or man-made. Subject to emergency operations recall and other assignments necessary to maintain continuity of City services.

Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

(281) 403-8500

humanresources@missouricitytx.gov

http://missouricitytx.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Do you possess an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you previously worked for a municipality or other local government agency?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov