Job Description

Posting Date

08/21/26

Application Deadline

08/23/26

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, adaptability, and commitment to customer service can be fully utilized, the Clerk I position may be the right position for you!

As a Public Assistance Clerk I, you will provide a wide range of customer support to our constituents seeking information. You will assist customers with Assessor applications and processes, answer questions, and help resolve issues related to property ownership and assessment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the Assessor’s Office by learning multiple processes and programs across several divisions. You will also gain valuable knowledge of how the Assessor’s Office works in conjunction with the Recorder’s and Treasurer’s Offices to provide accurate and effective service to the public.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, solving problems, working with the public, multitasking, and adapting to new processes in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team with a purpose – apply now!

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, administrative, and/or technical support duties, preferably in a customer service-related 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

• Proficient in multitasking and experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Experience handling the intake of data, including receiving and processing documents

• Experience working with legal descriptions, title research, and permit processing

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and OnBase

Job Contributions

• Ensure prompt, customer-focused, and accurate customer services to property owners, property owner representatives, and other citizens at the Assessor’s front counter by answering questions related to property ownership, property maps, and records assessment

• Explain Assessor processes, help with applications for valuation relief programs, resolve problems, etc.

• Address the above in-person, over the phone, via email, and respond to mail

• Support accurate Assessor records by data entry of rental registrations, mailing address changes, situs addresses, Legal Class Verification, application information processing, and tax clearances for mobile homes by accessing MVD and Treasurer’s sites to ascertain meeting requirements

• Support other areas by assisting with notice of claims, ownership, and mobile homes processes

• Perform other special projects as needed, such as data entry, quality control, mail distribution, or handling time-sensitive material and confidential information

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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