Clerk II - Declarations and Exemptions

Madison County Government • Edwardsville, IL

14d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk II completes documentation related to real estate property transfers and exemptions throughout the County and assists taxpayers with questions or problems. The position performs property-card and declaration-sheet processing, administers property exemption applications and records, and provides telephone and front-counter customer service. The role is based at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville, Illinois, and is a full-time, day-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to six months of related experience.
• Ability to sit for extended periods; walk or move up to 200 feet from the primary desk; occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and distance vision.

Responsibilities

• Complete property-card transfers for all parcels in the County, transfer pertinent information such as ownership names and sale prices, make copies for files, and submit a copy to the data entry operator.
• Complete and copy Declaration Sheets, and send copies to the State of Illinois, County Treasurer’s office, and local Township Assessor’s offices.
• Process Homestead Improvement Exemptions, General Homestead Exemptions, and/or state and local exempt properties; prepare applications, determine eligibility, and ensure correct information is entered into the system.
• Maintain accurate records of people and properties entitled to exemptions.
• Perform telephone and front-counter duties, including receiving and referring customer inquiries and requests, checking and verifying discrepancies, obtaining and providing information, and implementing appropriate corrective procedures.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Medical and prescription health insurance, HSA and FSA, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement contributions through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday that includes a one-hour paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and supplemental accident and critical illness coverage.
• Vacation, sick, and personal paid time off accruing from day one.
• 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