Seasonal Clerk

Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is seasonal, temporary clerical work with the Property Appraiser in Miami-Dade County, lasting six months. Employees follow well-defined procedures and methods established by the office. Assignments may involve operating standard office equipment, including typewriters, adding machines, scanners, and computers; no previous training is required to use the equipment. Employees receive detailed instructions and close supervision at the start of work and on new assignments. Routine tasks may be performed more independently as experience is gained, using some initiative and judgment. Work is subject to close supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of business, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of established departmental procedures for processing property appraisal records in the area of assignment.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to follow departmental procedures accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain rosters, logs, record cards, and other records completely and accurately.
• Ability to deal tactfully with property owners, business and corporation representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English for effective communication with customers and employees by telephone, in writing, or face to face.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, telephone, and similar office machines.
• Ability to sit for long periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to walk short distances and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
• Regular attendance at the designated place and time.

Responsibilities

• Sort and file material alphabetically, numerically, and by other predetermined categories; retrieve requested material and record items removed.
• Make simple entries in clerical, fiscal, and other records, and enter computer data from records according to standard procedures.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail.
• Assist taxpayers with questions about assessments, exemptions, tax billings, and related matters; compile records for review, request field checks when necessary, and compile and verify information.
• Help the public file homestead and related exemption applications; explain established legal provisions, determine whether requirements are satisfied, refer questionable cases to supervisors, and file applications for qualifying people confined to home, hospital, or nursing facility.
• Serve as a receptionist or desk clerk when needed, answer routine questions about departmental activities, direct callers, and assist the public with routine forms and statements.
• Complete simple forms, reproduce records using a copy machine, compute per diem or other fees, and post dockets.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED