Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara · 1 day ago
Clerk III - Assessor
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWhatcom County Assessor's Office is seeking to fill the position of Clerk III. This role involves performing diverse office, secretarial, and clerical support functions to maintain the Assessor's Office property database and assist customers with various applications and inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Determining and responding to customer needs both in-office and over the telephone
Assisting in maintaining accurate parcel accounts for the tax roll
Accurately creating property account data based on recorded documents, providing data entry assistance to a variety of program areas including building permit information, property ownership and segregations, property exemptions, and personal property account maintenance
Assisting customers with applications for the Property Tax Exemption program for senior citizens and people with disabilities
Performing audit control and data verification in accordance with department policy/procedures, as assigned
Supplementing property assessment records when changes affect a certified assessment year
Providing support for clerical program areas
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Three years of progressively responsible general office, clerical, and/or secretarial experience
Ability to type accurately and proficiently with a speed of 40 net words per minute and perform data entry with accuracy at 100 strokes per minute
Preferred
Experience in an Assessor's Office or land title office and/or maintaining database information
Completion of classes in real estate, taxation
Completion of college-level computer courses in spreadsheets, databases and word processing
Knowledge of basic taxation and real estate terms and income tax documents
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
$50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara is comprised of 7 locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marcos Ybarra
Acting Chief Financial Officer
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