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Kansas Department of Commerce Auto Title/ Tax Clerk 24-5-5 in LEAVENWORTH, Kansas
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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING
VACANCY #24-5-5
POSITION: Auto Title/Tax Clerk SALARY: \$18.53-\$20.87/hour
DEPARTMENT: Treasurer PAY LEVEL: 9
EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT: NE
SUPERVISOR: Motor Vehicle Deputy/ Assistant Motor Vehicle Deputy
County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104,
in the County Courthouse.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street,
Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the
application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website
at https://www.leavenworthcounty.gov/departments/human_resources/index.php
This position closes when filled
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
RESIDENCY POLICY
Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is located. The boundaries
for Leavenworth County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte,
Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri.
Certain departments within the County may have more stringent requirements for residency
such as the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services. Any exception to this
residency requirement must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)
PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES
50% 1. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS
20% 2. COLLECT REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
20% 3. ASSIST WITH MAIL TRANSACTIONS
10% 4. PROCESSES REFUNDS
SCOPE
Prepares forms for registering motor vehicles and title work using specialized computer software, files,
collects real and personal property taxes, assists wherever needed in the office. Must have excellent
customer service skills. Must be able to deal tactfully with upset customers. Must be a team player.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (*Required prior to employment)
1. Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
2. Working knowledge of methods, processes and regulations pertaining
to motor vehicles and related licenses, fees and titles.
3. Working knowledge or ability to learn the computer system regarding
licenses and titles.
4. Skill in the operation of office equipment.
5. Ability to type data entry at 6,000 keystrokes per hour
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6. Ability to assist the public by providing information and answering questions
pertaining to titles and licensing.
7. Ability to carry out mathematical processes rapidly and accurately and to
account for funds.
8. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow
employees, dealers, other agencies and departments and the public.
10. Multitasking and problem solving.
HUMAN RELATIONS
1. Explains to the public in person how to register their vehicle.
2. Communicates with the Department of Revenue staff pertaining to vehicle
transactions.
3. Communicates with other employees pertaining to registering vehicles, collecting
taxes or other general office information.
4. Communicates with insurance companies pertaining to customers vehicle insurance.
5. Communicates with dealerships, lienholders and inspection stations.
6. Must have good customer service skills
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties may be assigned.)
1. Prepares forms for the registration of motor vehicles including fees for the preparation
of a legal title.
2. Files and makes copies of titles.
3. Determines and prepares fees for titles, licenses, taxes, duplicates, record searches,
and permits.
4. Checks for current insurance on vehicles.
5. Checks license and title applications for completeness and accuracy.
6. Utilizes specialized computer software for entering and retrieving data.
7. Answers inquires as to costs, fees, taxes and proper procedures for registering a
vehicle.
8. Must communicate well with customers both in person and on the telephone.
9. Receives real estate tax payments, personal property tax, and sales tax.
10. Processes repossessions, possessory liens, and antiques.
11. Renews commercial motor vehicles.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Work is performed in a modern, smoke-free, office setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation
from high school. Experience in general office work involving public contact and handling
funds or auto dealer office experience is desirable.
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