OTTAWA COUNTY AUDITOR Job Title: Deputy Auditor, Ottawa County Auditor's Office Reports to: Ottawa County Auditor Job Status: Unclassified Full Time Salary Range: $24.00 per hour Job Summary Under the general supervision of the County Auditor, the Deputy Auditor maintains various @types of real estate records for the purposes of property taxation. As employees of the Ottawa County Auditor's Office, all staff are expected to provide courteous and knowledgeable assistance in a professional manner to customers at the public counter, by telephone, e-mail, and by written correspondence. While individual staff members may be assigned a specific area of general responsibility, all staff members are expected to assist each other as needed and with miscellaneous other tasks as assigned. This job description is not intended to provide a complete list of duties that may be assigned to an employee. Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills, Education Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions Attention to detail Ability to meet numerous deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Extensive customer service Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel Basic math skills Must be able to learn software customized for the Auditor's Office Must be punctual and reliable. Professional dress and demeanor required High School Diploma (or equivalent) required Associates degree preferred. 1 year experience in an office setting Valid Driver license Essential Functions of the Position Maintain real estate records and property descriptions noting changes due to sale or other conveyances

Review documents and legal instruments

Enter land parcel information and property ownership information into a computer tax database with accuracy

Use paper and computer maps.

Research historical records of land ownership

Assist and confer with property owners, attorneys, land surveyors, real estate and business representatives, and staff in other county offices, on a regular basis.

Process Dog Tag applications

Drive to multiple sites around the county

Other tasks as assigned Job Location & Hours of Work Ottawa County Courthouse, Auditor's Office, 2nd Floor 8:00AM -- 4:30PM Monday through Friday Equipment Used Computer, Copier, Printer, multiline phone and various other office equipment. Physical Requirements Must be able travel to and move about multiple sites around the county as needed. May have to lift and carry up 30lbs. Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio, the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC. Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. TO APPLY Resumes or applications may be submitted to the Auditor's Office via mail, email or fax as follows: Mail or Hand Deliver to: Ottawa County Auditor, 315 Madison St. Room 202, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Fax: 419-734-6592 or Email: jwidmer@co.ottawa.oh.us No Phone Calls Please Applications can be downloaded from the Ottawa County website at https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/727/Employment-Application-PDF DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm or until filled

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