Administrative Clerk – County Clerk’s Office
Calling all municipal clerks!
La Crosse County has a part-time opening for an Administrative Clerk in the County Clerk’s office to provide general clerical functions involving typing/word processing, record keeping and simple bookkeeping, telephone and reception work,
This part-time role works Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-2:00pm, for an average of 20 hours a week, requiring flexibility to meet the needs of the office.
We offer:
A supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Ample opportunities for career learning, development, and growth.
A culture of respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
The chance to serve your community in a purposeful and meaningful way.
Pro-rated paid time-off benefits.
Wage range: $18.62 – $22.91
Essential Job Functions
Performs receptionist duties: answers telephone; takes messages; handles routine inquiries and refers clients/callers to appropriate personnel. Waits on customers at counter.
Sorts and files materials; makes files. Runs errands. Makes photocopies.
Collects appropriate fees/monies, figures tax, balances cash drawer and remits appropriate fees in various computerized reports formats.
Reads street maps to determine voting districts and polling places.
Types documents such as correspondence, forms, reports, etc. using a computer keyboard and mouse on a personal computer.
Enters data on Excel spreadsheets and other State and County computer programs.
Enters data into State programs regarding elections and follows election laws.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of up-to-date office methods and procedures.
Knowledge and application of proper and professional English, spelling and speaking.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to be a self-starter with ability to work independently and use independent judgment in carrying out assigned tasks.
Ability to operate general office equipment such as computers, copying/scanning/faxing machines, calculators, etc., and have aptitude for clerical operations.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions of specific nature.
Ability to read, write, add and subtract and to make arithmetical computations, either manually or by machine.
Ability to deal with the public and to establish good working relationships with County officials and other employees.
Ability to work with confidential records and keep confidentiality.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a variety of situations.
Ability to handle money and make accurate change.
Ability to keep a variety of records.
Ability to proofread documents with accuracy.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, with training in business courses such as typing, computers, bookkeeping and office practices.
One year general office experience with proven strong word processing, data entry, and basic accounting skills. Less than one year is acceptable with experience in a Municipal or County Clerk’s office.
Experience using of Microsoft Office software (MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel).
Must be bondable for handling money.
Strong preference for individuals with experience or training in elections administration or other governmental operations, such as in an office that issues licenses or permits regulated by statutes.
Deadline Note: