Job Description
Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Secretary. This position provides administrative support by answering and directing phone calls, receiving and directing visitors, compiling and preparing various reports, creating and maintaining files, preparing correspondence, entering data into the computer system, coordinating department and supervisor's meeting schedules, ordering and storing office supplies, processing requisitions, distributing mail and preparing forms. Performs related duties as assigned.
Candidates must have the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Must have at least one year of clerical experience and the ability to type at the rate of at least 40 words per minute. Must have a level of education equivalent to four years of high school.
Testing Requirements
This position requires that you pass a typing test at the minimum rate specified above.
- If you have taken a typing test with us within the last 6 months that meets or exceeds the requirements above, you do not need to take it again.
- If you have never taken our typing test, have not met the requirements above, or it has been more than 6 months since your last test, you will need to take the test in order for your application to be complete.
Typing tests are administered in the Human Resources Testing room from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You do not need an appointment to test, but you will need to bring a government issued photo ID.
