PART-TIME DEPUTY TREASURER

About the role

This position involves clerical work specific to the assigned department, including receipting all revenues, data extraction/conversion, financial analysis and reporting, and general secretarial duties such as typing, filing, and answering phones.

Responsibilities

• Accurate receipting of all revenues including taxes, general revenue, ACH and credit card payments.
• Accurately giving correct change and balancing cash drawer at the end of the day.
• Familiarity with State Laws and office policy pertaining to the collection of property taxes and receipts of all revenues.
• Familiarity with State Laws and office policy pertaining to filing and retention of Treasurer’s records.
• Preparation of documents, records, and correspondence pertinent to the department and county government.
• Tax Roll Creation & Processing.
• Tax Account Research and Analysis.
• Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy and all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position and perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typical Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ experience.
• Experience Substitution: Up to two years college/48 hours coursework.
• Desirable Qualifications: A.A. Degree, Government Accounting or Financial Reporting.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Thorough knowledge of personal computer and office programs, thorough knowledge of multi-line telephone, ability to communicate orally and in writing in English, ability to communicate with the general public and occupants of the county building in a professional and friendly manner, thorough knowledge of the County Treasurer’s operating system including troubleshooting, working knowledge of County Assessor’s operating system for account research, read, write and understand written and oral instructions, type accurately 40 WPM, process and complete documents, reports and analysis for the day to day operation of Treasurer’s office, interact with the general public and occupants of the county building in a professional and friendly manner, must be detail oriented; work with minimal guidance and maximum accuracy, must have strong organizational and public relations skills, must be able to effectively safeguard confidential information, must know and understand County Personnel policy as well as all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position, may require some out of town travel for training, must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines.

Supervisory Controls

This position performs under the general supervision of the County Treasurer and Chief Deputy Treasurer who may provide assignments and instruction, determine objectives, priorities and deadlines, and assist the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required - Thorough knowledge of personal computer and office programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word, thorough knowledge of multi-line telephone, make arithmetical calculations and use 10-key calculator by touch, thorough knowledge of the County Treasurer’s operating system including troubleshooting, working knowledge of County Assessor’s operating system for account research, read, write and understand written and oral instructions, ability to communicate orally and in writing in English, ability to communicate with the general public and occupants of the county building in a professional and friendly manner, must be detail oriented; work with minimal guidance and maximum accuracy, must have strong organizational and public relations skills, must be able to effectively safeguard confidential information, must know and understand County Personnel policy as well as all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position, may require some out of town travel for training, must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines.

Safety requirements: This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.

Physical demands: The work is primarily sedentary, typically requiring the employee to be able to sit comfortably to do the work; with some work required outdoors. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items or driving an automobile. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to the performance of the job.

Work environment: Work for this position is primarily sedentary, typically requiring the employee to be able to sit comfortably to the work; with some work required outdoors. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items or driving an automobile. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to the performance of the job.

“Equal Employment Opportunity Employer” We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class. Chaves County provides a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability insurance, a retirement plan through PERA, a deferred compensation plan, life insurance, and more. Additionally, we offer paid holidays, vacation days, a yearly personal day, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 27 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.