Starting Compensation:
$35,217.00/Annually
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Scanning, reviewing, recording, and verifying of documents as needed in the office.
Assist the public by telephone and at the front desk with locating documents and in the use of the public computers.
Provide courteous customer service in the office, over the phone, or using our Tawk.To software.
Assist the public in the navigation of Recorder of Deeds website, www.lancasterdeeds.com.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision provided by Chief Deputy Recorder
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions of the position require knowledge of document types, recordability rules, real estate transfer tax, notary regulations, recording fees, municipalities and school districts within the county.
Requirements include both the ability to record and the ability to scan documents.
Employee will also be asked to assist the public with public searches, cover page creation, and any non-legal recording questions.
The amount of time spent doing these job functions can adjust daily at supervisor's direction.
Employee will be responsible for the distribution and collection of money taken in during the business day and reconciling the amount of monies collected with the supervisor at the end of each day.
Will assist in uploading of any subdivision plans that come into the office.
Will assist in uploading notary commissions to the state website per state requirements.
OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
Logging on and off public computers weekly for IT updates
Making sure all public computers are functional and ready for use
Assist with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school Diploma
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer literate
Solid mathematical skills
Professional customer service manners
Attention to detail
None
Work is primarily sedentary in nature, no special demands are required.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.Read more about our benefits here
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.
Lancaster County is located in South Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia. It is an area of just 984 square miles, houses a population of over 500,000 residents, and approximately 50,000 of them are under the age of 18. It is home to a diverse population with agricultural roots, a large Amish community, 60 municipalities, a third class city, and a strong sense of history.
