Clerk II - Declarations and Exemptions - Chief County Assessment Office

Madison County Government • Edwardsville, IL

14h • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Completes documentation related to all real estate property transfers and exemptions in the County; assists taxpayers with problems or questions.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and zero to six (6) months related experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Completes transfer of property cards for all parcels located within the County; transfers pertinent information such as ownership names, sale prices, etc.; copies for files and submits copy to data entry operator.
• Completes and makes copies of Declaration Sheets, sends copies to State of Illinois, County Treasurer's office and Local Township Assessor's offices.
• Processes Homestead Improvement Exemptions General Homestead Exemptions and/or state/local exempt properties; prepares applications, determines eligibility, and assures that the correct information is entered into the system.
• Maintains accurate records of those entitled to exemptions.
• Performs telephone and front counter duties; receives and refers customer inquiries, requests, checks and verifies discrepancies, obtains and provides information and implements appropriate corrective procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
• Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.

Benefits

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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