Clerk - Assessor's Office

Description

The Clerk will provide administrative and clerical support to the County’ Assessor’s Office by maintaining and updating property records, filing documents by legal description, and assisting with appraisal and real estate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain property record cards with accurate ownership, valuation, and legal description information.
• Organize and file documents by legal description, parcel number, and other classification systems.
• Assist with data entry and verification of property assessments and tax records.
• Review property information to ensure accuracy and compliance with local and state regulations.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations related to property assessments and valuations.
• Provide customer service by answering inquiries from property owners, real estate professionals, and the general public.
• Assist in preparing reports, forms, and other documents for the Assessor’s Office.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and government agencies, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, required. Additional coursework in real estate, business, or accounting is a plus.
• Experience in real estate, appraisal, property assessment, or clerical work, preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information (as defined in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act), marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, and federal law.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person