Deputy Auditor

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the County Auditor, the Deputy Auditor maintains various types of real estate records for the purposes of property taxation. As employees of the Ottawa County Auditor’s Office, all staff are expected to provide courteous and knowledgeable assistance in a professional manner to customers at the public counter, by telephone, e-mail, and by written correspondence. While individual staff members may be assigned a specific area of general responsibility, all staff members are expected to assist each other as needed and with miscellaneous other tasks as assigned. This job description is not intended to provide a complete list of duties that may be assigned to an employee.

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills, Education

· Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions

· Attention to detail

· Ability to meet numerous deadlines

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Extensive customer service

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

· Basic math skills

· Must be able to learn software customized for the Auditor’s Office

· Must be punctual and reliable.

· Professional dress and demeanor required

· High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; Associates degree preferred

· Minimum 1 year of experience in an office setting

· Valid Driver’s License

Essential Functions of the Position

1. Maintain real estate records and property descriptions, noting changes due to sale or other conveyances

2. Review documents and legal instruments

3. Enter land parcel information and property ownership information into a computer tax database with accuracy

4. Use paper and computer maps

5. Research historical records of land ownership

6. Assist and confer with property owners, attorneys, land surveyors, real estate and business representatives and staff in other county offices on a regular basis

7. Process Dog Tag applications

8. Drive to multiple sites around the county

9. Other tasks as assigned

Job Location & Hours of Work

Ottawa County Courthouse, Auditor’s Office, 2nd Floor; 8:00AM – 4:30PM Monday through Friday

METHOD TO APPLY

Resumes or applications may be submitted via mail, email or fax as follows:

Ottawa County Auditor 315 Madison St. Room 102 Port Clinton, OH 43452

Fax: 419-734-6592

Email: jwidmer@co.ottawa.oh.us

No Phone Calls Please

Applications can be found at the Ottawa County website at

https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/727/Employment-Application-PDF

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 19, 2024 at 4:30pm

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Clinton, OH 43452: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22