Motor Vehicle Clerk

Lyon County, Kansas•Emporia, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lyon County Treasurer is seeking a full-time Motor Vehicle Clerk. The employee serving in this position performs a variety of accounting, clerical, and title functions. This employee assures the accurate processing of motor vehicle titles and registrations with the appropriate documentation and recording of the same. This job typically involves Kansas Laws and regulations governing the registration of motor vehicles complying with all laws and regulations set forth by the State. This is a FLSA non-exempt position. Starting pay for this position is $19 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of general office/clerical experience required.
Experience should include duties involving clerical, general accounting skills, and data processing.
Persons in this job are expected to have acquired sufficient knowledge and experience to be performing at a competent level after 6 months on the job.
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
Acquire knowledge of statutory requirements pertaining to the Motor Vehicle Division of the Treasurer's office and a working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Must have the ability to receive and follow verbal and written instructions.
Required to read, write and speak English fluently.
Operate typewriter, calculator, computer, fax machine, copy machine and other office machines.
Must have ability to solve practical problems involving a mix of variables.
Duties to follow prescribed policies and procedures set forth by the State of Kansas, Motor Vehicle supervisor, and Treasurer.
Substantial responsibilities for handling funds.
Frequent contact with the public, other County departments and employees requiring tactful and effective communication skills.
Store and retrieve documents and cartons weighing 25 pounds extending from floor level to 72 inches in height.
Requires sufficient level of visual activity to read, write and operate office equipment.
Requires sufficient hearing level to deal with the public and communicate with others directly or by telephone.
Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

Receive and account for payments of vehicle registrations received in the office.
Prepare original title applications, including but not limited to processing registration renewals, replacement tags, title and tag transfers, lost or stolen plates, decals or both, personalized plate applications or exchange for same, handicapped application plates or placards, processing temporary permits, quarterly payment applications (Commercial Vehicles), secured title applications, special plate applications, repossession titles, liens, decedent affidavits and specially constructed vehicles.
Make refund applications to customers selling or disposing of vehicle in advance of vehicle tag expiration date.
Answer phone and assist in returning phone messages.
Balance individual cash drawer daily.
Check to make sure there are no unpaid personal property taxes due before processing any motor vehicle work.
Performs other accounting and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor or department head.
Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.
Being pleasant, respectful, and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.
Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.
May be assigned to perform duties in Treasurer's Office or other departments in times of peak workloads or staffing shortages.
Perform duties as needed upon request of department head.
May be required to attend educational or training courses or seminars.
Back up Cash, Reports, Mail jobs as needed.
Process sales tax for the month for State.
Process EFT to State.
Approve titles in MOVRS.
Process all mail and web tags.