Senior Deputy Clerk

Corvallis, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 55559 - 77415

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Benton County Records & Elections Department is seeking aSenior Deputy Clerkto join the team!

The first review of applications will be on February 9th 2026.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.

JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly responsible clerical activities in the Records and Elections Department. Work as in-house expert in a specific area such as the Board of Property Tax Appeals Records Center Domestic Partner Registry Marriage Licenses Dog Licenses Voter Registration reviewing U.S. Passport Applications department meeting minutes voter and election assistance as well as other department functions.

Click here for a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

11 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays vacation and sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Medical Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition the County contributes up to $1400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that arent traditionally paid by insurance i.e. Ibuprofen Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program

Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100000) Life ($50000) and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

Annual salary range of:

$55559 to $77415
This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period depending on starting salary and at the 1-year anniversary as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregons pay equity law.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications arerequiredfor this position:

Associates or 2 year technical degree in a related field; and
4 years of experience in complex clerical and office administration legal document processing assessment or record management of real property archive processing or closely related and transferrable skills.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.Please note candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Special Requirements:

Must obtain Oregon Notary Public commission within 3 months of hire.
Oregon Drivers License or the ability to obtain.
Successfully complete ballot return signature verification training.
Obtain certification to assist in processing U.S. Passport Applications.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with or within local government.
Experience or knowledge of functions and services provided in Records and Elections department.
Has knowledge of the operation of office machinery computers and software such as Microsoft Office products Assessment Recording and Records Management Systems.
Has Data Entry experience adherence to statutes and regulatory guidelines.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Lea Hofman Senior Deputy Clerk
Records & Elections Department
Telephone:

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west the countys 90000 residents like to say they have it all.

Working at Benton County

Living in Benton County

How to Apply

To apply for this position click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.
Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more aboutBenton County
Understanding the County Application Process
JobInterest Cardswebpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at .

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Job SummaryThe Benton County Records & Elections Department is seeking aSenior Deputy Clerkto join the team!The first review of applications will be on February 9th 2026.Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice ...