JOB REQUIREMENTS: Kenosha County is looking for a detail-oriented,
customer-focused Elected Officials Deputy. The Elected Officials Deputy
provides assistance to the Elected Officials offices for their daily
needs during staff\'s absences, which requires full knowledge of more
than a dozen positions. This role also provides coverage at the Elected
Officials satellite office located at Hwy 50 and Hwy 45 in Bristol when
the staff there is absent for any reason. The person holding this
position is expected to be a fully functioning member of all the
departments it provides coverage for. In addition, this position has a
fluid work schedule due to covering full-time positions for employees
during their sick days or vacations. Duties include: Manage daily
operations of Elected Officials offices; includes running reports to
verify financial reports and updating. Ensure all interdepartmental mail
is logged and tracked before sending with courier. Provide daily reports
for each department for back-up and balancing, with three separate bank
deposits. Responsible to work with seven different receipting systems.
Provide back-up coverage for front counter. Accept departmental deposits
for Highways, Parks & Golf, and UW Extension. Assist in covering phones
for a variety of questions ranging from high level tax to County
information. Cover Elected Officials satellite office when regular staff
has time off. When not covering satellite office, assist in the four
Elected Official offices downtown: County Clerk, Register of Deeds,
Clerk of Circuit Court, and Treasurer. Perform duties of Deputy
Treasurer: receipt tax payments, receipt municipal payments, end of day
balancing, proof ads, explain property tax laws to the public, research
returned mail, assist with Tax Deed and IN Rem processes, assist with
administering Ag Use Value Conversion Charges, assist with Lottery
Credit auditing and mailings, and assist with closing of quit claimed
properties. o Receipt all payments on delinquent taxes owed to the
County. o Responsible for year-end transfer of all Treasurer office
files. o Ensure proper allocation to base tax amount, interest, and
penalties from tax payments. Perform duties of Deputy Register of Deeds:
accept documents for recording such as deeds and mortgages from title
companies, attorneys, other county offices, and the public. o Proofread
and verify that documents conform to Wisconsin statutes and regulations.
o Issue vital records including birth, marriage, divorce, and death
certificates. o Track all certificates issued at satellite office for
numbered security paper. o Assist the public with using the public
access computers to search property information and recorded documents
kept for public record. Perform duties of Deputy County Clerk: assist
applicants applying for marriage licenses and provide notary public
services. o Sell copies of the Directory of Public Officials. o Provide
basic information on passport services. o Assist in the delivery and
receipt of election related materials from various municipalities.
Perform duties of Deputy Clerk of Courts: assign court dates, open case
files, and accept legal documents from attorneys and public for filing.
Maintain court case records. o Provide pending and post judgement
information. o Calculate fines/fees to collection agency, interest due,
and monies due to the Court. o Accept and receipt all payments for
fines, including traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and felony offenses. o
Accept filings for small claims, civil, and family. o Provide
information on the service of papers by Kenosha County Sheriff\'s
department. o Collect fees and allow reinstatement of suspended
licenses. Perform other work as required or assigned. Join our team and
help make a difference in Kenosha County! ** OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Some accounting experience or background
required Success Factors Knowledge of offices of Circuit Court,
Treasurer, County Clerk, and Register of Deeds and the services each
provides Knowledge of receipting systems used by the County in all
departments Knowledge of property taxes and an understanding of
procedures Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes 69.21, 59, 74, 75,
77.25, and 706 Knowledge of legal terms and procedures Knowledge of how
property is held and transferred Knowledge and understanding of property
taxes Skill in cash handling and counting cash drawers Skill in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Good organizational skills Ability to
identify counterfeit bills Ability to communicate clearly either in
person or over phone Ability to maintain professional demeanor with
angry customers Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
Ability to record, track, and balance four departments and three cash
registers Ability to calculate allocation of interest and penalty
Ability to think quickly and switch between departments Ability to
create and maintain good notes on procedural requirements and
differences between departments Ability to read and interpret Wisconsin
Statutes, regulations, and requirements; provide legal information, not
legal advice Ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines
Ability to draft legal documents Ability to use computer programs
including Landlink, Landshark, Laserfiche, Microsoft Dynamics, Vital
Check network, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue database Ability
to remain professional and courteous at all times Ability to maintain
confidential information Ability to promote inclusivity and effectively
engage respectfully with a diverse workforce and consumer base Physical
Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25
pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job
description to apply for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2026,
at 12:00 noon. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
