Licensing and Backup, Deputy County Clerk I - CLERK

Department:  County Clerk 

Pay:  $14.23 per hour  

Work Schedule:   

Provide information and assistance to customers, both internal and external, regarding statutory functions of the office of the Sedgwick County Clerk. The “front office” staff handles r administrative and licensing functions, and this position specifically is the primary contact for most licensing inquiries. The position supports all front office positions.

Information and assistance

• Prepare homestead claims and assist filers to inquire regarding delayed or missing refunds, or to provide required documentation to the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR)
• Assist with ELG file preparation by claimant has ownership interest in property, entering amounts available in spreadsheet and transferring first half tax charges to KDOR portal
• Answer inquiries for information by phone, email or in person and direct individuals to appropriate desk, department or agency

Board of County Commissioners meeting clerk

• Attend BoCC meetings and record actions
• Transcribe, type, proofread, and edit verbatim minutes for BoCC approval
• Administer meeting paperwork (send for signature, recording or publication if required)
• Assign and log contract and resolution numbers and document descriptions, scan into OnBase and post to eline
• Number, scan, log and post all non-meeting contracts, grants or other agreement-like paperwork
• Respond to internal and external requests for minutes, contracts or resolutions providing search services if requested
• Maintain Clerk’s BoCC databases and filing system by designing, coordinating and implementing file management projects as needed

Crosstrain in all front office functions

• Issue licenses under state statute, regulation or county code
• Acquire knowledge to develop or improve procedures

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Two years of customer service or office experience. Ability to be appointed as a notary public for the state of Kansas, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.

Preferred Qualifications: Some college, post-secondary, or technical education. Two or more years in an office or customer service setting. Ability to be appointed as a notary public for the state of Kansas, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.