What are the responsibilities and job description for the DMV Clerk position at Bonner County?
Department: Motor Vehicle
Supervisor: DMV Manager
Supervision Exercised: None
Wage Grade: 8
Revision: 03_22_2017
Number of Vacancies:
Open Date: 3/6/2018 Close Date: 3/16/2018
General Summary
Primary responsibilities of this position include the following: deliver excellent customer service
both in person and on the phone. Handle customer, dealership and financial institution
other DMV related services. Accuracy is critical. Interpret, apply and explain provisions of the
registration type. Perform general clerical duties and balance cash drawer and credit card receipts
at the close of each day. Review forms and documents from the customer for compliance with
policies, procedures and laws. Collect and maintain confidentiality and security of customer
sensitive personal information in compliance with state privacy laws. Keep current on changes in
legislation, administrative rules, and agency policies. Can be high volume and high stress at times.
Work typically involves regular and recurring work situations that require a moderately high
degree of complexity as incumbent operates from well-established policies but must frequently
typically requires ability to multi task under minimal supervision on duties and responsibilities that
require the ability to carry out instructions and to solve practical problems. Communicates most
frequently with others outside the organization including members of the public, in person, via
phone and in writing. Also communicates regularly within the department with coworkers and
supervisors and with other departments within the County. Work has distinct impact on the
operations of the department’s efficiency and effectiveness. Work also has a distinct impact on
the County and State in generating and collecting revenue. Work is typically performed in an office
environment with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions when incumbent inspects vehicles.
Does not typically involve travel.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and
responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended
or added to by the County at any time:
vehicles including, but not limited to, automobiles, boats, ATVs, mobile homes, motor
homes, utility and travel trailers, and commercial trucks and trailers. Issues temporary
vehicle registrations and issues new, replacement and temporary disability placards.
Intermittent high stress during periods of heavy activity. Accuracy is critical.
Based on information received from the customer, determines conformance with
information or actions may be needed to complete transactions.
Conducts inspections of vehicle serial numbers by physically inspecting the vehicle for
such numbers. May require research to locate serial numbers and knowledge of
procedures when numbers cannot be located. Assigns HIN numbers for
Calculates and collects Idaho sales tax on the purchase of vehicles when not collected
by dealers.
manufactured homes to real property.
Conducts daily balance of cash, check and credit card transactions to State report and
to individual cash drawer(s). Verifies all sticker transactions issued each day. Verifies
Provides verbal or written communication of additional requirements needed for
transactions not able to be completed.
institutions. Provides verbal or written communication of additional requirements
needed for transactions not able to be completed.
Completes appropriate forms and processes required for refunds or cancellation of
transactions in compliance with state auditor requirements.
Answers phones, greets customers and answers inquiries related to registration and
licensing in a professional and polite manner. Directs incoming calls and visitors to the
appropriate contact.
Files documents, maintains correspondence, and performs other regular clerical
duties as related to the position or as assigned. Opens and sorts mail arriving within
the department.
Secondary Functions
Supplies vendors with information as requested.
Provides out-of-state numbers and addresses to customers when needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Specifications
Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities so as to competently perform
the essential functions of the job. High school diploma or equivalent required. One to
two years general college education, business or office courses preferred.
Two to three years of recent experience in a clerical position or related field required.
Must be able to read and comprehend Idaho Motor Vehicle Law and State procedure
manuals.
County.
Must be able to pass annual background checks.
Frequently handles confidential or otherwise sensitive information.
Skillful operation of standard office equipment and electronic recording devices; typing
skills of forty-five (45) WPM preferred; data entry skills; neat and legible handwriting;
filing skills.
Proficient in Word and Excel programs.
Ability to pay attention to detail; ability to work quickly and accurately; ability to
prioritize.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must possess good organizational, telephone, and communication skills.
Must have good judgment and discretion.
Proficient grammar, spelling and punctuation skills as used in the composing and
proofreading documents, memos, and other correspondence.
Ability to perform basic financial transactions and to balance the cash drawer to daily
transactions. Proficient math skills as needed in regular transactions of monies
generally including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as
determining percentages for fees and sales tax.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to
work with a wide range of members of the public in providing them with services.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with others, both
inside and outside the organization.
Working Conditions Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the essential functions of
the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires continual
communication (hearing and talking, both in person and over the telephone); frequent
fingering, grasping, walking, and repetitive motions. Requires good general vision.
Requires ability to stand for long periods of time and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract and management reserves the
right to modify when necessary per Bonner County policy. Bonner County is an At Will employer.