Valuation Clerk II

Bonneville County; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement through PERSI

Two voluntary supplemental retirement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation

Bereavement leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EAP

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Bonneville County is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Valuation Clerk II to support the Assessor's Office. You will help maintain property records, assist appraisers, and answer questions from property owners and businesses while combining office duties with occasional fieldwork.

You will schedule appointments, review forms, enter data, and help with valuation appeals and exemptions, contributing to accurate assessments and responsive service for the community.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; and
• Two years of experience performing clerical, records processing, or related duties; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures and professional telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computers and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments, process appraisal documents, and verify information for completeness.
• Enter and retrieve property descriptions, values, ownership information, and records.
• Accompany appraisers for fieldwork, take measurements and photographs, and document features.
• Answer inquiries from owners and businesses and assist with valuation appeals and exemptions.
• Prepare mailings, monitor reported property, and apply depreciation schedules to values.
• Review permits and transactions to keep assessment rolls current.
• Provide clerical support and maintain organized files and reports.

Skills

Office procedures

Interpersonal communication

English grammar

Keyboarding

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years clerical or records processing experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

November 10, 2026

Starting Pay: $16.88 per hour | Pay Grade 8
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: December 8, 2026, or until position is filled, whichever comes first. Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

Put your attention to detail to work for your community

Do you enjoy organizing information, helping people, and working with numbers? Bonneville County is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Valuation Clerk II to support the Assessor's Office.

In this role, you'll help maintain accurate property records, assist appraisers, and answer questions from property owners and businesses. Your work will combine office responsibilities with occasional field assistance, giving you opportunities to learn about property appraisal and assessment while serving our growing community.

What you'll do

Working under the general supervision of the Valuation Supervisor, you will:

• Support property appraisals: Schedule appointments, process appraisal documents, review forms for completeness, verify information, and update assessment records.
• Maintain accurate records: Enter and retrieve property descriptions, values, ownership information, title transfers, and other assessment data using electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assist with fieldwork: Accompany appraisers to properties as needed, take measurements and photographs, prepare property drawings, and document property features and observations.
• Help property owners and customers: Answer telephone and counter inquiries, research property information, and assist with valuation appeals, homeowner exemptions, and circuit breaker applications.
• Process business personal property declarations: Prepare mailings, follow up with businesses, record reported property, and apply established depreciation schedules to calculate assessed values.
• Track property and business activity: Review building permits, property transactions, business activity, and other information to help keep assessment rolls current.
• Keep daily operations moving: Prepare reports, organize files, provide general clerical support, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Regular, reliable attendance and consistent work performance are essential to this position.

What you'll bring

Education and experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent; and
• Two years of experience performing clerical, records processing, or related duties; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and skills

• Working knowledge of standard office procedures, professional telephone etiquette, English grammar, spelling, and interpersonal communication.
• Some knowledge of property appraisal and tax assessment principles, the functions of the County Assessor's Office, and its relationship with other county departments.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, file management, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills, along with the ability to operate a standard calculator and other office equipment.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Ability to

• Follow written and verbal instructions and work independently on assigned tasks.
• Maintain organized, accurate records and write legibly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Build effective working relationships and provide helpful customer service.
• Perform office duties requiring extended periods of sitting or standing.

Additional requirements

• Must pass the State of Idaho Tax Commission Appraisal Course I.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol testing.

Benefits that add value

Bonneville County offers a robust total compensation rewards package that includes employer-provided benefits valued at approximately 40% of your base salary. Benefit highlights include:

• Retirement through PERSI, providing a defined lifetime benefit at retirement.
• Two voluntary supplemental retirement plans, including pre-tax and Roth options.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid sick and vacation leave that begins accruing on your first day and can be used as soon as it is accrued.
• Five workdays of paid bereavement leave for immediate family members.
• Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Additional perks and discounts available through the medical insurance provider.

Learn more on our Employee Benefits page.

Work environment

Most work takes place in a climate-controlled office and involves frequent computer use, keyboarding, attention to detail, and interaction with the public. Duties require sitting, standing, reaching, mobility, communication, and hand and finger dexterity. Occasional lifting or moving of light items, such as files or boxes, may be necessary.

Fieldwork may involve navigating construction sites, uneven surfaces, snow, mud, stairs, and other obstacles at residential and commercial properties. Employees may need to bend, twist, squat, and reach while measuring structures and gathering property information.

Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.