Deputy Clerk - PVAB

Clatsop County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clatsop County in Oregon is seeking a Clerk & Elections Clerk to provide clerical, administrative, and customer support, ensuring accurate records management and efficient processing of documents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with at least two years of professional experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus. Clatsop County emphasizes equal opportunity employment and respectful public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of professional environment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, administrative, and customer support for the Clerk & Elections department.
• Ensure accurate records management and efficient processing of documents and data.
• Deliver responsive front-line service to the public and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience in a professional environment

Any equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

OUR MISSION

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district.

THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical, administrative, and customer support for the Clerk & Elections department by ensuring accurate records management, efficient processing of documents and data, and responsive front-line service to the public and internal stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Minimum two (2) years of experience and training and experience in a professional environment. OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience processing documents (e.g., passports, deeds, titles, licenses).
• Previous experience working with property recording documents, processes, and terminology.
• Previous experience working with members of the public in an office environment.
• Proficiency with intercultural communication, including the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

Clatsop County is an Affinity Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This posting is scheduled to close on September 27, 2026.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.