Job Summary
The County of San Diego's Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk's (ARCC) Office has openings for ASSESSMENT CLERK
In the Assessor Division, Assessment Clerks maintain various types of property and ownership change files, both physical and electronic; identify assessor parcel numbers from legal descriptions, owner names or property addresses; process payment transactions and balances the cash register; and verify or audit claims for correct and complete information.
In the Recorder/County Clerk Division, Assessment Clerks work in a fast paced and customer focused environment. Assessment Clerks verify applications for correct and complete information; issue vital records, marriage licenses, and perform civil ceremonies; administer notary oaths; file fictitious business names; process payment transactions and reconcile cash drawer.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Assessor/Recorder County Clerk's ideal candidates are knowledge workers that communicate effectively, are customer focused, value and respect others, drive to excel, embrace teamwork and collaboration, demonstrate ethical behavior, and are supportive of change.
The Assessor/Recorder County Clerk's ideal candidates are knowledge workers that communicate effectively, are customer focused, value and respect others, drive to excel, embrace teamwork and collaboration, demonstrate ethical behavior, and are supportive of change.
ARCC has offices in Chula Vista, Downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, San Marcos and Santee. This recruitment will be used to fill positions located at all ARCC locations. Please indicate ALL areas where you are willing to work in Question #10 of the Agency Wide Questions section of your application. In addition, in Agency Wide Question #12, please indicate all types of employment you are willing to accept (regular, temporary, full-time, part-time).
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HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE
- Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of clerical office experience, which must have included the responsibility for processing payment transactions or checking legal documents for completeness.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
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