Job Description

Posting Date

07/31/26

Application Deadline

08/03/26

Pay Range

$20.25 - $32.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Assessor

About the Position

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be utilized to your full potential, then Clerk I is the position for you!

As a Clerk I in the Ownership and GIS Mapping Division, you will utilize recorded conveyance documents to complete title research, make updates to property ownership and address information, or re-assign documents to other Assessor units for review. You will also utilize the Affidavit of Property Value to input sales information to be reported to the Department of Revenue and used for market modeling. You will work in a fast-paced setting while ensuring accurate information on the Assessor database.

About Us

Named one of Arizona's top places to work in 2023 and 2025, the Maricopa County Assessor is dedicated to ensuring their employees feel valued and appreciated. The commitment to employing professionals and providing them with state-of-the-art tools and resources to produce fair and equitable property values shows a strong commitment to serving the citizens of Maricopa County. Fair and accurate property assessments are crucial for maintaining a just and transparent system for property taxes and public services. Come and be a part of our mission to place employee satisfaction and community service at the forefront.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of clerical experience working in an office environment

• High School diploma or GED

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Prior experience working with property deeds, legal descriptions, or title research is preferred

Job Contributions

• Initiate the flow of information by reviewing documents from the Recorder’s office to determine the action needed and complete the transaction, or routing the document to another Assessor unit

• Maintain accurate property ownership information by matching legal documents to Assessor parcel data, digital maps, and aerial photos, verifying both lot/block and basic metes/bounds legal descriptions to transfer or update ownership on the Assessor database

• Determine missing or incomplete information by researching information on TitlePoint or the Recorder’s website. Maintain owner address information by transferring information from the Affidavit of Property Value or other recorded legal documents

• Input data from the Affidavit of Property Value to create an electronic sales affidavit form used by CAMA, appraisers, and the Arizona Department of Revenue for valuation analysis

• Contribute to customer satisfaction by answering taxpayer and/or title company inquiries regarding ownership and deed errors or discrepancies. Resolve transferred calls and inquiries from the call center or the Public Assistance Division

• Support the overall functioning of the Deeds Processing Unit by taking part in cross-training and assisting with other functions as needed

• Collaborate with other Ownership staff and Ownership supervisors to obtain additional or clarifying information, researching deeds to ensure adherence to policies and procedures

• Complete all training opportunities as needed and execute daily tasks within various technological software

Working Conditions

• Hybrid schedule in an office environment

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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