Deputy Clerk - County Clerk

SUMMARY:

Record all legal county documents, deeds, deeds of trust, marriage applications and licenses, probate administration, judgments, birth, and death certificates etc. We also conduct the county elections and are responsible for the county bookkeeping.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee will spend 90% of time in a seated position inside a secure, climate-controlled building. The ability to lift carry or move objects up to 25 pounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain knowledge of current or updated policies and procedures.
• Interact and work with the public in a polite, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions in memos, letters, and various legal documents.
• Perform general office duties.
• May assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, GENERAL ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to function & communicate clearly under pressure and time constraints.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to change.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with other employees & the public and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person(s).
• 3+ years of computer and office experience.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

EXPERIENCE:

• Operation of Microsoft Office Software is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar Clerk role is a plus.
• Overtime is required during the elections.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED.

LICENSE:

• Valid Driver's License.

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

The nature of this position requires an ability to maintain confidential information and demonstration of ethical, professional conduct at all times.

NOTICE:

This position description describes the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position description is not intended as and does not create a contract of employment between Hancock County and any individual employee. Hancock County reserves the right to change this position description at any time within its sole discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26,000.00 - $26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person