Motor Vehicle Clerk

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service to the public in a timely manner by assisting customers at the counter and answering telephones
• Assist motor vehicle owners and dealers in processing vehicle registrations, transferring titles, issuing license plates, computing and collecting appropriate fees
• Issue salvage titles, junk certificates, duplicate titles, file refund claims, and perform all other record keeping consistent with State of Iowa procedures
• Locate and record lien information to assist law enforcement officials, insurance companies and the Internal Revenue Service by searching records
• Collect property tax payments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing work environment and respond well under pressure to ensure all deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer skills

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of MS office applications
• Experience working in an office environment

Physical Demands/Work Hours:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.  Must have the ability to lift, pull, push, and/or move 10-20 pounds on a frequent basis.  

This position will require flexibility to work additional hours beyond the typical work day when needed.  Occasional travel may be required as well to attend trainings or conferences.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is normally going to be in an office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL REQUESTED MATERIALS WHEN APPLYING. A FULL APPLICATION PACKET SHOULD INCLUDE A RESUME, COVER LETTER SHARING YOUR INTEREST, AND JOB APPLICATION.

Benefits:

• IPERS retirement with 6.29% employee contribution and 9.44% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation time, sick time, and two floating holidays
• Opportunity to earn compensatory time
• Health Insurance as low as $180 per pay period for a family plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness program with opportunity to earn up to $350 in incentives and discount on health insurance
• EAP

*THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN EMPLOYMENT AT BENTON COUNTY*

Return Application To

Resume, cover letter, and completed Benton County application must be submitted to be considered for position. You may submit them via email to [email protected] or mail into Human Resources, 811 D Ave., Vinton, Iowa 52349

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• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Treasurer
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Salary Range: $23.00 per hour
• Posted: 6/20/24
• Expires: 7/5/24