Seasonal Office Clerk: Records & Front Desk Support

Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County is seeking a Seasonal Clerk to perform standard clerical duties at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Miami, FL.

The six-month temporary assignment is conducted under close supervision with some independence as experience grows. Responsibilities include sorting and filing records, assisting taxpayers with questions about assessments and exemptions, processing forms, and supporting daily office operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of business, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with property owners, taxpayers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and files material alphabetically, numerically, and by predetermined categories; withdraws material from files and keeps a record of materials removed.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail; assists taxpayers by answering questions concerning assessments, exemptions, tax billings, and related matters; compiles records for review and field checks if necessary.
• Assists the public with filing homestead and exemption applications; explains legal provisions and determines if requirements are met; files applications for those who qualify but are confined to home, hospital, or nursing facility.
• May act as receptionist or desk clerk; answer routine questions; direct callers to proper places and assist the public in preparing routine forms and statements.
• Completes simple forms, reproduces records, and computes per diem or other fees; performs related work.

Skills

Spelling

Arithmetic

Customer service

Clerical procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County is seeking a Seasonal Clerk to perform standard clerical duties at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Miami, FL.

The six-month temporary assignment is conducted under close supervision with some independence as experience grows. Responsibilities include sorting and filing records, assisting taxpayers with questions about assessments and exemptions, processing forms, and supporting daily office operations.