Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCCC02: Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCCC02
EX14
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
155,750.00 - 233,633.00 USD Annual
$74.88 - $93.60 - $112.32
$155,750.00 - $194,688.00 - $233,633.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Clerk reports to the County Clerk and directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and activities of the County Clerk's Office. Responsibilities typically include reviewing and evaluating processes and procedures to ensure efficiency; developing and monitoring the Clerk's Office budget; coordinating activities with other departments and agencies; and supervising and evaluating the work of clerical and administrative support staff. These responsibilities require a thorough knowledge of laws and requirements for court and clerk functions within the state, as well as the ability to manage and motivate staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities of the County Clerk's Office, including court room clerk coverage, civil and criminal case filing, records management, and accounting.
  • Collaborates with the Clerk in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and work plans; establish schedules and methods for providing services; implement policies and procedures.
  • Assesses effectiveness of service delivery methods, identify opportunities for improving service and implement improvements.
  • Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates office staff; provides or ensures provision of staff training; work with employees to enhance and guide performance; initiates and implements disciplinary action.
  • Coordinates programs with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Clerk; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  • Manages and participates in the development and administration of the County Clerk's annual budget; forecasts the need for additional funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; and implement adjustments as necessary.
  • Maintains daily attendance records; processes time sheets including hours worked, sick leave, and vacation; submits time sheets to accounting staff; prepares and implements all promotional step increases.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Government, Political Science, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in a professional administrative/management capacity.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Compliance with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is done primarily indoors on a flat, hard surface under climate-controlled conditions.
  • Subject to outdoor weather conditions during troubleshooting on election day or other occasions when required to correct voting machine problems.
  • Work is done primarily alone with minimum supervision.
  • County vehicle is used on an as needed basis.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of duties include photocopy machines, facsimile machine, computer, telephone, and calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
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