Motor Vehicle Clerk/Assessor Clerk

JOB TITLE: Motor Vehicle Services Clerk / Assessor Services Administrative Clerk DEPARTMENT: Assessor REPORTS TO: Motor Vehicle Services Supervisor and County Assessor DATE: October, 2026 SALARY: $32,968 BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance paid for the employee; PERSI retirement; sick leave; vacation after one year; holiday pay; and funeral leave.

POSITION SUMMARY This position provides customer service and clerical support for Gem County Motor Vehicle Services and Assessor Services.

The employee will perform duties for both divisions, with the allocation of work hours and responsibilities determined by workload, staffing needs, and operational priorities.

Motor Vehicle Services duties will generally be limited to 30 hours per week but may increase to 40 hours per week when staffing needs require additional coverage.

Motor Vehicle Services responsibilities include processing vehicle registrations and titles, collecting fees, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting the public with motor vehicle transactions.

Assessor Services responsibilities include answering telephone calls and emails, assisting walk-in customers, scanning and filing documents, performing data entry, making copies, and providing general office support.

The position requires accuracy, attention to detail, professionalism, good communication skills, and the ability to learn and follow established laws, regulations, and office procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Motor Vehicle Services Duties Processes vehicle registrations, titles, license plates, and other motor vehicle transactions in accordance with applicable Idaho laws, regulations, and procedures.

Assists the public in person, by telephone, and through written communication by answering questions and explaining motor vehicle requirements.

Reviews documents for completeness and accuracy, completes required forms, collects fees, and issues receipts.

Processes financial transactions, makes change, balances cash and change funds, and reconciles monies received in accordance with established procedures.

Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports and reconciliations as authorized.

Maintains current knowledge of motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies, and procedures through state bulletins, memoranda, training, and other available resources.

Responds to written inquiries and prepares routine correspondence as authorized.

Signs documents on behalf of the County Assessor when authorized.

Performs assigned duties related to vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections and other motor vehicle procedures as trained and authorized.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assessor Services Duties General Clerical and Administrative Support Answers incoming telephone calls, responds to routine questions, and directs calls to the appropriate staff.

Greets and assists walk-in customers and directs inquiries to the appropriate staff member.

Monitors incoming emails, responds ...