Job description

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IOWA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Auditor’s Office Election Clerk

Immediate Supervisor: County Auditor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Starting range: $15.00 - $23.07

Summary:

The Auditor’s Election Clerk under the direction of the County Auditor performs and assists with multiple duties, elections, real estate, payroll and accounts payable.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional areas within a County which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

Customer Service:

• Responsible For General Acknowledgement Of Public Customers And

Responding To Their Requests

Accounts Payable

• Processes claims for Departments o Verifying vendor numbers o Verifying accounts
• Alternate entering claims and producing checks o Verify amounts with Invoices o File Processed Invoices o Sort and mail all Accounts payable Checks

Drainage

• Prepare Drainage Notices to be mailed to Landowners and Papers
• Assist with maintenance of Drainage District records
• Drainage Elections

Human Resource/ Payroll Functions:

• Assist payroll Deputy when needed

• Backup for payroll when needed

Real Estate Function:

• Process and help maintain Plat Books
• Assist with transfers and other real estate transactions

Voter Registration / Elections:

• Register New Voters
• Maintain Updates From State
• Maintain I-Voters Statewide Voter Registration System
• Election Clerk – help prepare for elections
• Works with precincts and election workers
• Helps Train Election Workers
• Detailed Testing of all Voting Equipment Prior to Every Election

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed as follows are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Excellent computer skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, take initiative and prioritize.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of standard office practice and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, review, and reconcile a variety of records and reports.
• Ability to interact and deal effectively in a variety of contexts with all County employees, Supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform work efficiently and effectively under most circumstances.
• Ability to complete assigned task in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and embrace change.
• Other duties as assigned.

The requirements and duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Skilled in the operation of a variety of office equipment including personal computers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to use fingers, hands, and arms in the use of various office equipment. Manual dexterity and visual acuity are essential components.
• Work involves occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds; sitting in front of computer or by desk during majority of working time; utilize all types of visual acuity to accurately complete documents and forms necessary for department (close, distance, depth, focus, adjustment, peripheral, and color); and excellent manual dexterity for machine usage.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be in a typical office environment with moderate office noise.

Winnebago County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $23.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forest City, IA 50436: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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