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JOB POSTING

Full-Time Position Available.

The City of Davenport is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time benefited Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Duties include front counter help, answering phones, receipting in utility payments and assisting staff in a variety of responsibilities. Experience in an office environment with computer and customer service is desired.

Review of applications will begin October 2, 2026 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary $22.31 - $34.32/hr.

Contact David Leath, City Clerk/Treasurer, for an application at 411 Morgan, Davenport, WA 99122 or call (509) 725-4352 for more information. The City of Davenport is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPUTY CLERK/TREASURER

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is appointed by the City Administrator at the recommendation of the Clerk/Treasurer. As Deputy Clerk/Treasurer the position must perform a variety of calculating, billing, posting and typing duties to maintain the city’s water, sewer and garbage accounts. This position supports the functions of the Clerk/Treasurer. This position reports to the Clerk/Treasurer.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works for the Clerk/Treasurer and in their absence assumes the responsibility and authority of the Clerk/Treasurer.

2. Prepares utility bills for city utility accounts by computing bills, receives and posts payments and issues delinquent notices, assesses penalties, orders shutoff and re-connects for all water, sewer and garbage billings. Maintains accounts and addresses as necessary.

3. Waits on the public at the counter, answers the telephone and directs calls, reserves city facilities, processes meter repair orders and serves public by responding to a wide variety of requests and uses independent judgment to direct citizens to appropriate city departments. Has the authority to sign warrants and checks in the absence of the Clerk/Treasurer and City Administrator.

4. Creates and posts ledgers for water, sewer, garbage, dog tags, park department activities, city hall activities and other various ledgers as necessary.

5. Enters all utility payments along with responsibility of utility billing in computer programs. Prepares bank deposits and balances cash drawer.

6. Performs notary service for the city and the public.

7. Attends City Council meetings in the absence of the Clerk/Treasurer and records the minutes by hand and types the minutes with the computer programs available.

8. Issues dog tags and licenses and accepts applications for building and gas permits and performs miscellaneous typing and other duties.

9. Performs a wide variety of city functions in support of general government to include public services, filing, mail and correspondence, receipting and depositing funds and other duties as required.

10. Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Clerk/Treasurer and City Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Must possess a strong background in accounting, math and public relations, normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma, one year of high school business school and/or two years of progressively responsible job-related experience.

2. Must possess a high degree of organizational skills, flexibility and public service ability.

3. Must possess a knowledge of use of a computer and numerous programs as used by the city and knowledge of office machinery.

4. Certification as a City Clerk may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement. Certification is optional (Incentive pay of $50 per month above their current wage for Clerk certification).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet; however, printers may cause additional noise.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements