CEDAR COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE JOB POSTING

Job Title: Assessor’s Office Data Clerk (Part-Time, Potential Full-Time)
Department: Assessor’s Office Location: 113 South Street, Stockton, MO, 65785

Reports To: County Assessor

Position Type: Part-Time (with potential transition to Full-Time)

The Cedar County Assessor’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and customer-service–focused individual to join our team as a Data Clerk. This position is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and data-entry tasks to support the assessment and maintenance of accurate property records. The role offers part-time hours initially, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities
● Perform data entry for personal property records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and county assessment procedures.
● Review, process, and enter real estate deed transactions into the assessment system.
● Assist with parcel updates, ownership changes, and address maintenance.
● Provide courteous and professional customer service to the public, answering questions in person, by phone, and via email regarding property assessments, exemptions, and filing requirements.
● Maintain and organize office files, correspondence, and other assessment-related documents.
● Collaborate with other Assessor’s Office staff to ensure consistent data accuracy and timely completion of assessment cycles.
● Perform additional clerical and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:
● High school diploma or equivalent required.
● Prior experience in an office, government, or clerical setting preferred.
● Experience with data entry, records management, or customer service strongly desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
● Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks.
● Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and database systems.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to learn and interpret property assessment procedures and related terminology.
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with the public and coworkers

Work Schedule & Compensation
● Part-Time: Approximately 21 hours per week.
● Potential for Full-Time: Based on performance and departmental needs.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit the following:
1. A completed Cedar County employment application form by clicking here
2. A current résumé.

You may drop off your employment application in person, in the basement level of the courthouse, or email the documents to our Assessor, Leah Morton, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.