What are the responsibilities and job description for the Records Clerk/Passport Agent position at Lancaster County, SC?
Salary : $29,991.00 - $32,994.00 Annually
Location : Lancaster, SC
Job Type : FULL TIME
Department : Delinquent Tax
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative and bookkeeping duties for the Records Management / Passport Accepting Agency which is included in the Delinquent Tax Collection Department.
Duties include but are not limited to :
Receives County documents from all departments; stores them appropriately
Performs computer entry of the location of records onto a computer system for retrieval of documents.
Assists attorneys, paralegals, citizens, abstractors, and county employees in retrieving and copying public record documents.
Works with all departments to provide records retention schedules and disposal dates as set for by the Retention Schedule by the South Carolina Department of Archives.
Ensures the proper and lawful maintenance of County records.
Processes passport applications : Set up appointments with passport applicants, interviews applicants, and secures necessary documents for verifying applicants' birth, citizenship, photographs, etc. Forwards required forms to the SC State Department processing. Collects fees for processing applications for both the County and SC State Department, write receipts, and deposits fees. Maintains security for all passport forms held in the County office.
Will be cross-trained to perform office duties in the Delinquent Tax Collection Office.
Reports to the Tax Collector
Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, adding machine, general office equipment, telephone, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and / or carry weights of at least ten pounds or more.
Interpersonal Communications : Requires the ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and / or directions from supervisors. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with disgruntled customers.
- Able to speak multiple languages is a plus but not required
Examples of Duties
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one to two years of secretarial, administrative, or bookkeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have Excellent people skills. Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $29,991 - $32,994
