ASSOCIATE RECORDS CLERK III, County Clerk

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ASSOCIATE RECORDS CLERK III, County Clerk Jobs in Fort Worth, TX at Tarrant County College

Title: ASSOCIATE RECORDS CLERK III, County Clerk

Company: Tarrant County College

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Summary

Assist professional individuals and the general public with researching public records with the use of computers. Provide assistance in understanding computer data and legal documents. Provide certified copies and scan new plat documents upon request and collect fees as appropriate. Assist in maintaining computer and copy equipment. Provide efficient, courteous service to customers both on the phone and in person.

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Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists and instruct customers on the use of public browse terminals, recording software applications and computerized indices.
• Produces and certifies copies of records upon request.
• Scans Plats, Condominiums and Deed Record Exhibits into recording software applications.
• Assists customers in person and by phone with using the County Clerk's website.
• Assists attorneys, title companies and the public with procedural and recording questions for data retrieval.
• Processes mail requests.
• Balances cash registers and prepares daily deposits and accounting reports for Recording Management Staff and the Accounting Manager. Deposits are usually between $1000 and $2000.
• Performs all cashier duties which includes collecting fees and generating reports.
• Answers telephone inquiries about recorded documents, fees, policies etc.
• Assists public with property title questions.
• Explains the different types of real estate documents, terms and procedures.
• Maintains a general working knowledge of the agencies and departments that use the escrow system.
• Makes deposits for customers using Escrow Accounts.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) full-time year clerical and customer service experience.
• Proficient computer skills, and a working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Must demonstrate adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual skills helpful and preferred.
• Must exhibit appropriate office demeanor, be able to work well with others, and have the ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment.
• Must be bondable.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, stoop, push and pull.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.

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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of one (1) full-time year of clerical and/or general office experience, interacting with the public and providing quality customer service?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a professional demeanor and possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills, along with the ability to multi-task in a high stress environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you PC proficient in data entry, keyboarding and navigating computer applications?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you bondable?

• Yes
• No

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PREFERRED SKILL (not required): Are you bilingual and do you have the ability to speak and interpret fluent Spanish/English?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question