Recording Clerk

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position include customer service and clerical work relating to the following job functions: processing and recording of instruments, documents, and judgments into the public records of Okeechobee County; assisting customers with record searches; managing the tax deed and mortgage foreclosure sales processes; issuing marriage licenses; and processing passport applications.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and evaluate all documents for recordability and determine the proper assignment of fees as prescribed by Florida Statute.
• Provide assistance to professional abstractors and the public in records research.
• Input and verify pertinent information into records management system for indexing recorded documents.
• Process tax certificate paperwork and files in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and statutes.
• Provide information about the tax deed and foreclosure sales processes to the public.
• Schedule and monitor online Tax Deed and Foreclosure Sales.
• Process passport applications; review documentations for compliance with regulations.
• Process marriage license applications and issue licenses.
• Perform marriage ceremonies, as needed.
• Issue certified copies of official documents.
• Administer oaths; witnesses and seal signatures.
• Calculate document stamp fees and intangible tax fees for documents.
• Receive payments; balances cash and checks; collect appropriate fees.
• Notarize documents.
• Answer telephone and assist customers at the service windows
• Possess a keen attention to detail and exhibit a high level of professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a team environment.
• Skill in the operation of computers and keyboard data entry.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while concentrating on repetitious or complex tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods at a computer.

Benefits

• $10,000 Annual Insurance Allotment used to purchase health, life and miscellaneous other insurance products offered by employer
• 12 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick days each year of employment after probation ends
• 12-14 PAID holidays per year
• A percentage (currently 13.63% subject to change each July) of your Gross salary is allotted to a State Retirement Plan (FRS) for you. The employer pays this percentage, and you contribute 3%.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10,000