Deputy County Clerk

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Deputy County Clerk position for Lincoln County. 

To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application form.

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This position is to assist the County Clerk in completion of his/her statutory duties of the office, including but not limited to election administration, County Board records, licensing and performance of all rights and responsibilities of the County Clerk in his/her absence.  The work is performed under the supervision of the County Clerk. This is a full-time position and does require some evening hours. 

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.

• Must be familiar with general accounting principles;
• Assist with preparing/disseminating meeting notices and agendas in compliance with open meetings law; coordination of all departments for production of the monthly County Board packet;
• Assist with preparing and coordinating statutorily required publications related to County Board meetings, ordinances and resolutions;
• Advise County Board members, other County departments and the public regarding proper procedures related to County Board rules;
• Compile and post official County Board minutes;
• Clerk Board or Committee meetings, as required.
• Organize candidate packets for County candidates; ensure they meet qualification requirements for ballot access.
• Prepare and publish election notices.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree in Business Administration or related degree, two to three years County Clerk’s office experience, or any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Must be free of Federal and State felony conviction, as well as any misdemeanors relating to breach of trust, fraud, embezzlement, or dishonesty in carrying out a responsibility involving public trust.
• Knowledge of all functions of the County Clerk’s office.

WAGE:

This is a full-time, hourly position with a starting rate of $20.44 per hour. All fulltime employees are eligible for Lincoln County benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, LTD, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and Wisconsin Retirement System.

Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form.  Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at www.co.lincoln.wi.us.  

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