Licensing Clerk jobs in Yakima, WA

Perform a full range of licensing and title transfer services for vehicles, vessels, and mobile homes to contribute to the legally correct and efficient performance by the County Auditor of Washington State licensing mandates.

The County Auditor is charged by Washington State statute and by Washington State Department of Licensing regulations for issuing and renewing certain licenses within Grant County and to carry out registration and transfers of title to certain vehicles, vessels, and mobile homes. These services use computer-based systems networked to the State Department of Licensing which permit on-line licensing transactions. The work of incumbents involves substantial use of computer stations as well as competence in relevant licensing laws and regulations and requires training in the State’s licensing procedures.

Positions of the class report directly to the County Auditor but receive day-to-day work guidance from the Licensing and Recording Supervisor. Although supervision of others is not a normal part of the job, incumbents may assist in demonstrating work procedures to new incumbents and may provide technical work information to contract “sub-agents”, who are located outside the Auditor’s office.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC’s, or other regulatory bodies.

• License Renewals: These tasks include assisting citizens at a public service counter or by mail in the renewal of licenses for their motor vehicles, vessels and mobile homes, reviewing the State-issued renewal documents for accuracy, identifying the vehicle owner/registrant, completing on-line or paper transactions to issue license tabs and certificates or other licenses and supporting documents. This work also involves accepting fees and issuing receipts. The renewal function constitutes a major portion of the job’s assignments.
• Title Transfers: This service requires incumbents to perform a careful review of transfer documents to establish the intention of buyers and sellers of vehicles, vessels and mobile homes to convey ownership. This review includes assuring proper signatures of the parties to those transactions and requiring Washington State Patrol inspection certificates, where appropriate. Tasks include issuing title and registration documents, including license plates, tabs and decals.
• General Assistance to Public: These tasks include a variety of services such as answering telephone and in-person inquiries, issuing disabled parking certificates to qualified applicants, issuing special permits such as temporary trip permits for unlicensed vehicles and transit permits for State Patrol inspection.
• Daily Fee Accounting and Reconciliation: Incumbents maintain custody of fees collected daily and record and balance those funds. The tasks may include preparing deposit or transfer forms.

Incumbents may be required to assist in counting and safekeeping ballots on election days and evenings. This task normally only involves travel on election nights.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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1. Bilingual