Title & Administration Technician I

Assessor's Department Clerk

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Assessor's Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Assessor's Department located in Visalia, at the Courthouse. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

Duty Sample

• Examine documents for accuracy in order to determine their acceptability for recordation.
• Read complex technical documents and enter required information into the computer to create official records and vital statistics indices.
• Cite State and County laws, rules, regulations and policies which provide the basis for the acceptance or rejection of documents presented for public recordation.
• Determine prescribed fees to be charged for the recording of documents.
• Examine documents submitted for recordation to determine the applicability of the Documentary Stamp Act.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and / or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12

th

) grade.

Experience : One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing, processing, accepting or reviewing documents.

Knowledge of : Basic math, personal computers, U.S. monetary system.

Operation of automated office equipment; alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Skill / Ability to : Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.

Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.

Type at a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and other employees.

Write legibly.

Proofread for accuracy.

Assist customers and make decisions regarding specific questions or procedures.

Define and solve problems and select the appropriate course of action.

Organize work in proper step-by-step order.

Remain flexible and tolerant under changing workloads.

Use business telephone etiquette.

License or Certificate : Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver.

Desirable Employment Standards : Knowledge of recording procedures for real and personal property; recordable documents; Spanish bilingual desired but not required.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment :

College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

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