What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer position at Churchill County?
Are you well-organized? Do you pay attention to the details? Are you adept with technology and able to learn quickly, and then apply that knowledge to operate a computer using multiple programs and softwares? Can you multi-task and work under pressure? Here is a great opportunity to utilize your clerical and administrative skills to serve our community as a Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. In this role, you would be responsible for handling property taxes and assisting with the delinquent property tax processes.
In addition, the person selected will be required to handle a variety of clerical and administrative duties within the Clerk/Treasurer's Office. These duties will include assisting customers over the phone and at the counter, receiving tax and other payments and issuing receipts and accounting for monies received, assisting customers at the counter to issue marriage licenses, file fictitious firm names and processes notary bonds, sorting and filing documents, preparing correspondence, preparing spreadsheets, and performing data input. Integrating smoothly with the team to ensure all the functions are performed in a professional and friendly manner is key
In addition, the person selected will be required to handle a variety of clerical and administrative duties within the Clerk/Treasurer's Office. These duties will include assisting customers over the phone and at the counter, receiving tax and other payments and issuing receipts and accounting for monies received, assisting customers at the counter to issue marriage licenses, file fictitious firm names and processes notary bonds, sorting and filing documents, preparing correspondence, preparing spreadsheets, and performing data input. Integrating smoothly with the team to ensure all the functions are performed in a professional and friendly manner is key
Churchill County is looking for candidates who have at least two (2) years of customer service, administrative support, or bookkeeping/accounting experience. Cash handling experience is also highly desirable. And while it is not required, if you are bilingual in Spanish and English, that is a plus.
If this position sounds interesting to you and you are qualified, be sure to apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers by 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Be sure to attach your résumé to receive full consideration. Only the most qualified applicants will be selected for interview.
Consider the benefits of being a county employee! We are enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% (equal to $14,900) into PERS on the employee's behalf. In addition, full-time regular employees do not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.18/hour, or $2,400/year). The position also receives health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, valued at $12,800/year. Employees in this position also receive vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Responsible for providing administrative assistance, performing administrative and clerical support duties related to the County Clerk/Treasurer’s Office functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class is an experienced office administrative class. This class is distinguished from other administrative classifications by its specialization in support of Clerk/Treasurer activities and processes.
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Assists customers on the telephone or in person; answers questions, explains rules, policies, and procedures, and provides information as appropriate; attempts to resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner, referring matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
- Issues marriage licenses; files fictitious firm names; processes notary bonds and marriage officiant applications; administers oaths.
- Receives, collects, and processes property tax payments and department deposits; scan supporting documents to records; verify cash, checks and credit cards.
- Assist customers on the phone and in person by looking up voters in database; assist with elections as needed.
- Assist with the balancing of daily receivables; calculate daily totals and verify amounts with financial database amounts; end of day cash counting.
- Assist with the delinquency process; mail notices; update account notes in database.
- Reviews accounts payable (AP) checks and vouchers from other County departments for accuracy regarding authorization, amount, etc.
- Provides support to the Clerk to the Board by posting agendas, preparing packets and recording, transcribing, and typing minutes of meetings; sets up audio-visual, recording, and other equipment for meetings, and maintains schedule of meeting rooms.
- Performs a variety of general office support duties such as organizing and maintaining various files, typing correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents, scanning of documents, and proofreading and checking materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
- Prepares reports and summaries of activities; ensures accurate and timely completion of transaction records for associated agencies and County Departments.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
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.
Education and Experience
High School diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of customer service, administrative support, or bookkeeping/accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Use of specified computer applications including word processing and involving the management of databases or spreadsheet files and the development of special report formats.
- Business arithmetic.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Applicable laws, regulations and codes.
- Principles and practices of accounting and bookkeeping.
- Record keeping principles and practices.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Skill in:
- Performing office support work.
- Reading and explaining rules, policies, and procedures.
- Reviewing and resolving varied office administrative problems.
- Organizing, researching, and maintaining files.
- Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives, and activities.
- Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
- Nevada Driver's License.
- Nevada Notary Public certificate may be required.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Conditions of Employment
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
- Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.