Aransas County, Texas · 12 hours ago
Position Details: Deputy County Clerk - Vital Statistics & OPR
Rockport, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.61/hr - $21.65/hr
3+ years expAransas County, Texas is seeking a Deputy County Clerk for Vital Statistics & OPR. The role involves indexing official public records, providing customer service, and assisting with vital statistics and court clerk work as needed.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Index recorded deeds by grantor/grantee to support perpetual document access and create all associated daily, monthly, and yearly reports
Review documents prior to recording them to check for eligibility
Assist the public with department information, researching records, and resolving relevant issues
Receive payments, issue receipts, and post funds for filing of documents, assumed names, fines, and court costs
Balance daily receipts of Odyssey and E-doc accounts before delivering to Treasurer’s Office for bank deposit
Issue marriage licenses, both regular and informal
Issue certified copies of birth and death records
File Assumed Name Certificates and Abandonment of Assumed Name Certificates
File Military DD-214s and make certified copies, if requested
Certify Beer and Wine Licenses and post hearing notices
Maintain individual job manual detailing work procedures, including the filing of OPR
Develop and set up forms using word processing and reporting software and assist department personnel to use the same
Assist and/or fill in for co-workers as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM, lunch time 12:00-1:00 — although may be required to work additional from time to time on court days and receive comp-time
Qualification
Required
High school graduate, or its equivalent
Possess three or more years of work experience which proves the required organizational and customer service skills, and abilities
Valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and reliable transportation or alternate reliable means of transportation
Must submit to and pass a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening
Must take Oath of Office and Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
Must learn all aspects of the Vital Statistics position and obtain related certifications and continuing education, starting with Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) and Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) certifications
High degree of customer service and support skill, with the ability to assess needs accurately and provide appropriate responses aligned with applicable department standards
Ability to perform well with interruptions and, occasionally, in stressful situations
Must exhibit a strong sense of duty to serve the community and promote the work of the County Clerk's office to the public
Must possess excellent decision-making skills and demonstrate sound judgment
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills—including impeccable proofreading skills and meticulous attention to detail
Must have strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills, plus the ability to maintain accurate records and files
Must be a self-starter—and also a team player who takes direction well
Must be able to direct the work of others
Must be able to operate standard business machines, including computer, scanner, copier, telephone, fax machine, and calculator by touch
Must be able to keyboard/type accurately at a speed of at least 30 words per minutes
Must be able to move volumes weighing up to thirty (30) pounds
Must be bondable
Preferred
Preferred knowledge of: Correct business English, spelling, punctuation, and basic math
Preferred knowledge of: Basic legal terminology and procedures
Preferred knowledge of: Current statutes, rules, and regulations relating to department responsibilities including, but not limited to, Texas Property Code, Texas Local Government Code, Texas Rules of Court, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and Texas Family Code and their applications to County Clerk work
Preferred knowledge of: Computer proficiency in word processing, reports, data inquiry, and assist others in use of same
Conversational Spanish is desirable but not required
Company
Aransas County, Texas
Aransas County is located on the Gulf of Mexico and offers the relaxed, laid back quality of life of a coastal community.
201-500 employees
Funding
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