HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Clerk II - Licensing JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Job Title: Administrative Clerk II - Licensing
Department: Auditor
Division: Licensing
Reports To: Chief Deputy Auditor
FLSA Exempt: No
Union: UFCW
BBP: No
Salary Level: Grade 22
Location: Courthouse
Approved By: Human Resources Manager C - >',
Approved Date: July 2020
SUMMARY:
Performs complex duties associated with clerical work and general office assistance. Supervises
licensing and processes license fee collection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Processes documents requiring a more extensive knowledge of procedures than the
Administrative Clerk I position.
Maintains records of documents processed for ready access and compiles various reports
according to standard operating procedures. Classifies and indexes material.
Files material according to a prescribed breakdown.
Posts financial transactions and other data to and maintains various departmental, fiscal, and
other records and accounts. Posting may require preliminary calculations, allocations, or
classifications according to established procedures.
Searches out information in departmental records and files; complies data from varied sources
where familiarity with subject matter may be required.
Attends routine meetings and proceedings to take and transcribe minutes; processes records, and
files transcriptions as required.
Initiates preparing and typing of regularly recurring letters, reports, notification, or memos.
Maintains cumulative records of such.
Follows up on bills, notifications, and other materials requiring action on a prescribed periodic
basis until eventually resolved; maintains record keeping system to do so.
Completes balances, verifications, reconciliation, and audits as required to maintain
completeness and accuracy of records and files.
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Reviews and prepares documents for entry of information into electronic data processing system.
Follows up as necessary to complete documents. Enters and update information into system
according to standard formats.
Performs as receptionist as required. Greet visitors or applicants in person or over telephone,
ascertains nature of business and may provide standard information as from published records or
specific directories. May include answering all incoming phone lines of department and routing
calls to appropriate extensions.
Issues licenses, permits, or registrations where procedures are standardized, but where some
questioning,judgment, and/or testing may be necessary to determine qualifications of applicant.
Collects fees, amount of which may require simple calculations or determinations.
Interviews persons to compile information for administrative records. Information may be
somewhat technical, or confidential in nature.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
competency in the following:
Analytical-Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Customer Service -Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to
customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service
and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills -Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps
emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication -Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens
and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication -Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Cost Consciousness -Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity-Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural
differences.
Ethics -Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with
integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and
respects diversity.
Planning/Organizing-Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.
Professionalism -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; treats
others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility
for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality -Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity -Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
Safety and Security -Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
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Adaptability-Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for
own actions; Keeps commitments: Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with
an alternate plan.
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 and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three (3) years experience
in progressively responsible clerical positions, including two (2) years experience as an
Administrative Clerk in licensing or elsewhere in work of clerical nature for sufficient
length of time to demonstrate competency; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and
to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database
software; Internet software; EXCEL Spreadsheet software and WORD Word Processing
software.
CERTIFICATES,LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Washington State Driver's License
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of particular clerical principles,practices, fields of activity, and specialties which are
applied in the Licensing Division of the Auditor's Office.
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Ability to use personal computers and software programs, as well as ability to use various
standard office machines, and/or special office equipment associated with work assignment.
Ability to develop and improve clerical procedures in the interest of efficiency and
standardization.
Must possess pleasant and professional attitude to maintain effective and harmonious relations
with other employees and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach
with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.
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. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAREER LADDER/SKILL BAND:
This position is the senior position in a career ladder for Administrative Clerks. The entry level
position is an Administrative Clerk I. Advancement from Administrative Clerk Ito
Administrative Clerk II within the career ladder requires meeting the requirements for
Administrative Clerk II and a positive recommendation from the Auditor.