BUFFALO COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSTION TITLE: Clerical Position
DEPARTMENT: Buffalo County Assessor’s Office
Reports to: Buffalo County Assessor
PURPOSE: Read complex legal descriptions and accurately identify parcel numbers for deeds and other legal documents. Create maps using GIS to update office statistics. Answer phones and interact with the public with a positive and professional demeanor.
Essential Functions:
· Review documents for accuracy and attention to detail and file to appropriate place.
· Maintain the confidentiality of documents and transactions.
· Check computer for accuracy of Form 521 data entered into our system.
· Answer phone and direct caller to appropriate person.
· Scan documents into computer system
· Send out letters/forms to specific organizations throughout the year as needed.
· All daily tasks as assigned by Assessor.
Essential Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:
· Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
· Willingness to be part of the team.
· Ability to operate computer programs: Excel, MIPS, Pictometry, GIS, & One Note
· Ability to perform assignments with accuracy & attention to detail (record card, excel reports, filing and system reports).
· Ability to read surveys, GIS mapping, cadastral maps and legal descriptions.
· Ability to communicate openly and honestly to interact with customers to address their concerns, questions, and assist them if possible.
· Ability to communicate openly and honestly work up the chain of command, receive instruction from the assessor or immediate supervisor.
· Ability to work with little to no supervision and to establish and perform work patterns and priorities with minimal direction.
· Ability to make independent operating decisions based upon experience and knowledge of departmental operations.
· Ability to make accurate arithmetical computations.
· Ability to maintain the confidentiality of departmental information.
Essential Education, certifications, and or licenses:
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record to use county vehicle.
Essential Physical Demands and Typical Working Conditions:
- Work is performed indoors and going from office to office as needed.
- Work will require sitting at office desk working on computer for extended periods of time
- Work will require using stairs as needed.
- Work will require routinely lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Work duties may be stressful at times due to interacting with the general public and working under deadlines.
Essential Attendance and Availability Requirements
· Must maintain an acceptable level of attendance.
· Must be punctual.
· Must be available to work as determined by the County.
· Must work regularly-scheduled hours as are determined by the County.
· Must work any required overtime, weekends, and holidays.
· Must have good hand eye coordination and good vision.
Work schedule
8am-5pm, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The County recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him or her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
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Supervisor’s Signature Employee’s Signature
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Date Date
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
