Tax Clerk (SR-12)

Recruitment No.: 1718-198 Open Competitive

Open: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public
 
Eligible lists may be used for temporary and permanent vacancies for the class of work during the life of the eligible list. Temporary appointments may lead to conversion to permanent employment.
 

Performs specialized clerical work tasks involving real property appraisals, assessments and taxation; furnishes information to the public relative to real property taxes; and performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.  Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position.  Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks.  Part-time experience must be pro-rated.  Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience.  In addition, hours worked in excess per 40 per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of clerical work experience, one of which shall have been in tax matters.

Knowledge of: real property tax laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they relate of the County of Kauai; appraisal terminology; blueprint reading; real property assessment procedures; office practices and procedures.

Ability to: make arithmetical computations; keep records; operate standard office machines and equipment; understand, interpret and explain office procedures, policies, rules and regulations; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others.

Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Required forms and Documentation:

1. Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent
2. Evidence of education (i.e., transcripts, degree) if substituting education for experience.

*Substitution of Education for Experience*
1. An AS degree in Secretarial Science or OATS from an accredited business school or community college may be substituted for two (2) years of clerical experience.

Note: Transcripts downloaded from the internet are not acceptable. Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit.  Copies will not be returned.  Mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihu'e, HI  96766 or email at hrrecruitment@kauai.gov within 7 calendar days from filing this application.  Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Examination: The examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation based on the applicant's education and experience as presented in the application.  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.  Candidates may be examined for their knowledge and abilities as mentioned above.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.

NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.