Administrative Clerk

Dubuque County • Dubuque, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, position under general supervision. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative support duties as well as minor appraisal functions.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of training and experience that will provide required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge.
• Ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty and resourcefulness.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
• Knowledge of maps, legal descriptions, and real estate terminology.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skilled at completing accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to quickly learn clerical tasks and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology and adhere to office policies.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, able to efficiently plan their own work and train/coordinate the work of others.
• Working under pressure, under deadlines and working on several tasks at the same time is required.

Responsibilities

• Answers department telephone calls, receives, and greets visitors to the department.
• Provide customer service to the public in a professional courteous manner.
• Provide assessment information and answer questions from taxpayers, realtors, and appraisers.
• Orders office supplies as needed.
• Processes all credit and exemption applications.
• Files, indexes, sorts, and maintains office records, documents, and data.
• Assist in processing real estate transfers, survey plats, parcel combinations and splits.
• Complete parcel reconciliations.
• Assist in payroll and accounts payable functions as needed.
• Verify reports and records for accuracy.
• Assist in the property appraisal process.
• Assist other employees or perform other related tasks assigned.
• Attend schools, conferences, and meetings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED