Deputy County Clerk

Richland; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Health, Vision, Short-term

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time off

Flexible Spending Account

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Richland County is seeking a full-time County Clerk support role to handle essential clerical, financial and customer service tasks focused on payables/receivables and to assist the County Clerk in mandated duties under Wisconsin statutes. The position involves processing marriage licenses, records requests, and maintaining official records.

The role requires a high school diploma and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serves as County Clerk in Clerk’s absence under Wisconsin State Statute 59.23(2).
• Takes marriage license applications and enters them into the State Vital Records System. Maintains marriage docket.
• Manages Timber Cutting Notices; takes applications, mails forms to Township and State.
• Assists with Veterans Graves documents, reviews certificates from cemeteries and issues payment for care of graves.
• Receive and log public records requests
• Access, prepare, and redact public records, and invoice requesting party.
• Collects payments for marriage licenses, copies, plat books, and maps.
• Maintains money supply in cash box balancing against receipts.
• Performs reception tasks. Greet visitors, answers telephone, takes messages, answers routine questions, and prepares marriage applications and licenses.
• Maintains County Board minutes for permanent record, County Board Resolutions and Ordinances and weekly calendar of meetings.
• See full job description for complete list of duties and responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time at 40 hours/week expected
Deadline for application: October 31, 2026
Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance, Paid vacation and sick time off, Flexible Spending Account, Wisconsin Retirement System

Synopsis

The purpose of this position is to provide effective financial, clerical and customer service services focused on account payables and account receivables, and to provide necessary support to the County Clerk in providing all mandated and required services of the County Clerk’s Office tasks as set forth in Wisconsin State Statutes 59.23.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Serves as County Clerk in Clerk’s absence under Wisconsin State Statute 59.23(2).
• Takes marriage license applications and enters them into the State Vital Records System. Maintains marriage docket.
• Manages Timber Cutting Notices; takes applications, mails forms to Township and State.
• Assists with Veterans Graves documents, reviews certificates from cemeteries and issues payment for care of graves.
• Receive and log public records requests
• Access, prepare, and redact public records, and invoice requesting party.
• Collects payments for marriage licenses, copies, plat books, and maps.
• Maintains money supply in cash box balancing against receipts.
• Performs reception tasks. Greet visitors, answers telephone, takes messages, answers routine questions, and prepares marriage applications and licenses.
• Maintains County Board minutes for permanent record, County Board Resolutions and Ordinances and weekly calendar of meetings.
• See full job description for complete list of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.