Deputy Clerk - PVAB

Clatsop-County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision

Dental insurance

PERS retirement

457(b) savings

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Clatsop County Deputy Clerk - PVAB invites applications for a clerical and administrative role within the Clerk & Elections department. You will ensure accurate records management, efficient processing of documents, and provide front-line service to the public and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of professional experience, with additional preference for familiarity with records processing and public interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a professional environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clerical skills

Records management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Deputy Clerk - PVAB

$4,628.50 to $5,625.97 per month

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.

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.

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.

our benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits include: medical & vision, dental, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457(b) savings, vacation, sick leave, holidays, employer paid life insurance, group additional life, and AD&D.

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.

Clatsop County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.