Probate Clerk

This position performs clerical and customer service duties.

* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Greets visitors; answers telephone and transfers calls as appropriate; provides information and assistance.

Issues driver's license and  and duplicates as requested.

* Issues marriage licenses; processes returned licenses.

* Issues boat licenses and hunting and fishing licenses.

* Processes transfer of ownership for vessels and collect taxes for same.

* Issues business licenses.

* Issues conservation licenses.

* Collects sales tax and license fees; balances accounts.

* Mails certified letters out to customers for bad checks.

* Assists in the commitment process.

* Indexes, records, and files documents.

* Orders office supplies.

* Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including

present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

* Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of

interdepartmental operations and activities.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies and procedures.

* Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to probate functions.

* Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

* Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.

* Skill in report preparation and records maintenance.

* Skill in the use of job related software applications.

* Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

* Skill in oral and written communication.