Tax Assessor Clerk Jobs

The purpose of this job is to process deeds transferring property ownership, land splits, correction and other changes. Enters property records and information through computer terminal. Post new owners and transfers information to appropriate records and files.
This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Prepare application and documents for scanning.
• Verify applications are correctly completed.
• Perform a variety of routine administrative duties in order to ensure effective and efficient operation of the Tax Assessor’s Office.
• Collect money for property record cards.
• Assist the public by providing information on property ownership, property values and respond to questions.
• Verify mailing addresses for tax bills and update if there are changes.
• Perform other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Requires one (1) year of customer service, office support or data entry experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• None.

Reasoning Ability, Mathematical and Language Skills:
Technically savvy and experience with various systems. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in order to meet short deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to assist with behavioral based interviewing. Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Must have the adaptability and flexibility to change dependent upon the environment. Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have the ability to exhibit professional maturity.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands:
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.