Deputy County Clerk I/II

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Tehama County, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00054

Department : Clerk and Recorder

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Definition :

Provides a variety of specialized clerical support activities to the County Clerk and Recorder Office, which may include word processing, data entry and organization, telephone and counter reception, processing records and legal documents, record keeping, report preparation, and filing and provides information and assistance to the general public.

SALARY

A-E Steps)

Deputy County Clerk I :

18.03 - $21.92 Hourly / $1,442.40 - $1,753.60 Biweekly

Deputy County Clerk II :

19.90 - $24.19 Hourly / $1,592.00 - $1,935.20 Biweekly

Ideal Candidate : The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter who is punctual and has excellent attention to detail. They should possess clerical experience, strong customer service skills and be comfortable working on a computer. The chosen candidate for this current vacancy will be utilized flexibly between Clerk of the Board and Elections.

About the Department :

The Clerk and Recorder's department is comprised of three separate branches that provide specific services and functions : and All are housed within the historic Tehama County courthouse to conveniently serve the public. Click on their titles to learn more!

Examples of Duties

• Performs a wide variety of clerical work including complex voter registration and election duties, processing legal documents and vital records, maintaining accurate and detailed records, researching discrepancies, handling confidential material, providing legal interpretation (as allowed), and recording information.

Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established regulations and procedures.

Prepares, copies, and distributes a variety of documents, including Board minutes and agendas, bid packages, internal reports, contracts, and specifications; ensures proper filing of copies in departmental or central files.

Click on the position title below to view the full job description.

Education, Experience & Licenses

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Deputy County Clerk I / II : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Deputy County Clerk I : One (1) year of clerical office support with public contact. Experience in a government agency desired.

Deputy County Clerk II : Two (2) years of office support experience including the equivalent of one (1) year as a Deputy County Clerk I with the County of Tehama.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Recruitment Information

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Deputy County Clerk I / II, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and / or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment please contact :

Sean Houghtby, Clerk & Recorder

530-527-3350 |

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

NOTE : THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY :

HEALTH :

PAID LEAVES :

96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)

LIFE INSURANCE :

RETIREMENT :

CalPERS Formulas :

Classic member = 2% @ 55

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS :

What is your highest level of education?

Experience

Was any of your experience gained within a government agency? If you have no experience, please select "N / A".

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Outlook or comparable software.

Select all boxes that best describe your paid, intern, and / or volunteer experience creating documents in any working environment. Your selection(s) should be a regular and recurring assignment, not a one (1) time occurrence.

Select all boxes that indicate your experience processing mail in a working environment.

Hypothetical Question - You are working at the front counter and your fellow co-workers are assisting other clients. The phone rings, a walk-in client approaches you and a previously scheduled appointment arrives at the same time. How would you prioritize these tasks?

Required Question

Salary : $18 - $22