All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Job Alert: Upshur County Assessor’s Office hiring full-time deputy clerk

BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Assessor’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time deputy clerk.

Qualifications: Must have general knowledge of Upshur County, be able to meet and speak with taxpayers in a professional manner, and have good communication/organizational skills. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to take classes to meet state requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting taxpayers daily, collecting and inputting commercial/personal property tax returns, processing farm census applications, and filing/reviewing homestead applications.

  • A background check will be conducted
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Working hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
  • Starting salary based on experience
  • Standard County Benefits

Applications may be picked up at:

Upshur County Assessor’s Office
38 W Main Street Room 102
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Application and resumes must be received by 4:00 pm on Monday, April 8, 2024. Please do not make phone inquiries about this position.

Employment with the Assessor’s Office is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or handicap. Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.

Please see www.upshurcounty.org for a PDF application and job description, or email Dustin Zickefoose at dwzickefoose@upshurcounty.org.

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