Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk I

April 23, 2025

Position: Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk I

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 8 - starting salary $16.06 per hour

Work Hours: 40 hours a week

Closing Date: Posting will close May 7, 2025 or when filled, whichever comes first*

*Candidates will be reviewed and considered upon submittal of application materials until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30 hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Perform a variety of entry level routine clerical tasks designed to ensure the accurate processing of titles of ownership and the acquisition of license plates required by law to engage in certain transportation activities.

Supervision Received

Work under the general supervision of the Motor Vehicle Supervisor or close supervision of a Senior Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk or Motor Vehicle Registration Clerk II while in training.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Functions

Renew and process the renewal of motor vehicle registrations, mail‑in and over the counter; sell license plate stickers and issues receipt(s) for the same. Account for revenues and balance cash, checks and credit cards with receipts and computer printout.

Process a variety of vehicle title transactions (i.e., new title, transfer title, repossession title, out‑of‑state title, dealer title, sheriff title, break‑of‑sales title, conditional title, salvage title and bonded title) by verifying VIN number and completing and witnessing appropriate forms; collect state sales tax as needed.

Receive reject titles returned for error or processing problems; make adjustment or changes to conform title to standard; resubmit title and maintain file on the same.

Write to out‑of‑state banks and loan companies requesting titles and notarized contracts as necessary to complete the processing of titles.

Operate computer terminal as needed to update license and title records; perform entry of registration and title data on computer terminal; conduct file searches on registrations for banks, loan companies, and law enforcement agencies when requested; maintain and update files on regular basis.

Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.

Perform other job- related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent with course work in the fields of bookkeeping, accounting, and general office practices;

AND

B. One (1) year of experience performing general office related duties and functions;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of Education and Experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of general office management practices and procedures; current bookkeeping and accounting methods; interpersonal communication skills and customer relations; computer terminal operations.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with subordinates, department heads and other state officers and employees; perform basic mathematical computations; resolve minor personnel problems; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; read and interpret Idaho laws affecting total operations of Motor Vehicle Division; operate standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, photocopy machine, state computer and printers).

3. Special Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in data entry.
• Must be able to type and operate ten‑key-adding machine.
• Must attend specialized training sessions made available by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must be able to balance receipts and money to what is entered into the State System.
• Must be proficient in cash handling.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, but does involve walking, standing, stooping, and sitting, lifting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking. Must be able to do Vin inspections on cars, climb into travel trailers, boats and ATV's. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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