Deputy Treasurer

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process.  Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS INCLUDE:

0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.

Benefits include:                      

• No Nevada state income tax.   Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax?  You can keep more of your hard-earned money if you live or work in Nevada. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid.      
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

Responsible for performing administrative and clerical support duties related to the County Clerk/Treasurer's Office functions including marriage license issuance, passport acceptance, creating agendas and recording minutes for County Boards, elections, processing documents, receipt and processing of funds from payment of property taxes, room taxes, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) fees, and other revenue sources, maintains specialized fiscal records.  

• Assists general public customers, and/or County employees, on the telephone or in person; answers questions, explains rules, policies, and procedures, and provides information as appropriate; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner, referring matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Helps maintain a records management system for all records in the Clerk/Treasurer's office.
• Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats.
• Performs a variety of general office support duties such as organizing and maintaining various files, typing correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized 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.
• Receives and posts payments, prepares deposits, and reconciles accounts to ledgers or computer-based spreadsheets and/or databases; creates and maintains spreadsheets, database information, and other various documents; maintains various financial files and records; reconciles and makes adjustments to statements requiring detailed examination of accounts.
• Returns tax payments for penalties and issues correspondence to the public for referral to collections.
• Receives and posts payments, prepares deposits.

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 administrative/clerical 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.
• Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.

• Performing general office and financial support duties.
• 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 work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone.

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas 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.

Salary : $24