Motor Vehicle - Property Tax Clerk

This position performs related clerical and customer service duties in the collection and distribution of funds from motor vehicle and property tax transactions. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior Motor Vehicle – Property Tax Clerk”.

• Knowledge of the Code of Iowa and administrative rules pertaining to property tax and motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of the Iowa County Treasurers’ Manual.
• Knowledge of other states’ motor vehicle titling and registration rules and regulations, especially Iowa’s neighboring states.
• Knowledge of property tax collection policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle transactions and appropriate policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in the execution of simple accounting principles and cash balancing.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in problem solving.

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
• The work is typically performed in an office.