What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk position at Rice County, Kansas?
🌟 Now Hiring: Deputy County Clerk – Rice County, Kansas 🌟
Full-Time | Benefits Included | A Dash of Humor Required
Are you an organizational ninja who thrives on deadlines, enjoys a good color-coded spreadsheet, and finds joy in helping others (even before your second cup of coffee)? Then we want you to join our team as Deputy County Clerk in Rice County!
This full-time role is at the heart of local government, where no two days are the same and every detail counts. You'll support elections, assist the public, juggle paperwork like a pro, and occasionally help us find the stapler.
👀 What We’re Looking For:
We’re on the hunt for someone who:
- Can smile under pressure (bonus points for puns).
- Embraces differences and treats everyone with respect.
- Loves checklists and sticky notes.
- Listens actively, communicates clearly, and writes better than autocorrect.
- Enjoys working with a team and can also hold their own without a supervisor hovering.
- Can meet deadlines without sacrificing quality (or your sense of humor).
- Owns their mistakes and learns from them (we all do it).
- Spreads good vibes like confetti.
🛠️ What You’ll Actually Be Doing:
- Supporting the County Clerk with administrative duties and recordkeeping.
- Preparing for elections, helping voters, and updating the election database.
- Drafting meeting agendas and minutes that make sense.
- Providing the kind of customer service that makes people say, “Wow, government is awesome.”
- Collecting fees and taxes, maintaining public records, registering boats, and much more.
- Being the glue that keeps the Clerk’s office running smoothly – especially when the Clerk’s away.
✅ Requirements:
- Love for elections, local government, and community impact.
- High school diploma or GED
- Must pass a background check (bondable)
- Professional, polite, attentive, and consistently reliable
- Exceptional communication skills
- Microsoft Office mastery (Word, Excel, etc.).
- The ability to laugh through light office chaos.
- 4–5 years of related experience preferred, but not required
🌈 Perks of the Position:
- Temperature-controlled indoor work environment
- Engaging, supportive coworkers (we bring snacks sometimes)
- Competitive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and KPERs retirement plan.
- A front-row seat to the democratic process
Apply today!
Applications are accepted until a qualified candidate is identified (which could be you). We reserve the right to close the posting when we find our unicorn. 🦄
📍Rice County Clerk’s Office
- 📧 Please email your resume and cover letter to Raechel Manley, Rice County Clerk, at rmanley@ricecounty.us . To view the full job description, please log on to https://www.ricecounty.us/departments/employment_opportunities/index.php
