Senior Clerk (FT)

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Senior Clerk (FT)
Department: Tax Assessor
Starting Salary: $18.06/hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: May 13, 2026
Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing clerical support to the department. This position will need to acquire an appraiser 1 certification within 2 years.

Major Duties:

·      Greets the public and provides information and assistance: provides copies of tax maps, locates properties, locates deeds and plat ownership information, and explains property values and bills. 

·   Maintains homestead exemption records for taxpayers who have died in the previous year; contacts next of kin, and establishes eligibility of homestead exemption, if any. 

·         Maintains homestead exemption records; updates as necessary. 

·         Enters all address changes to computer. 

·         Maintains department files. 

·         Files property record cards. 

·         Types and mails correspondence. 

·         Has a basic understanding of real property appraisal methods and can discuss values at a basic level with the public.

·         Responsible for maintaining and updating Homestead applications.

·         Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

·      Two years of 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.

·      Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must pass a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the start of employment.

To Apply: All applicants must complete a Habersham County employment application. Applications can be found online at www.habershamga.com.  Applications and a detailed job description can be picked up at the Habersham County Human Resources Department, Administration Building located at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523 in room 303. For more information please call (706) 839-0214.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.