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DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS

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Job Title

Deputy Register Of Deeds
Location

Orangeburg, SC
Salary

$50,702.00 Annually
Job Type

Full-Time
Department

REGISTER OF DEEDS
Closing Date

Continuous
General Description

The purpose of this job is to perform a wide range of administrative and clerical support for the Register of Deeds office. The Deputy Register of Deeds is responsible and accountable for the complete, accurate, efficient recordings and preservation of all designated instruments as directed by law. This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.
Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
Supervise and support employees to ensure duties are performed effectively.
Assign tasks and monitor employee performance.
Train new employees.
Assist management with budget preparation.
Review, verify, and approve employee timesheets.
Coordinate purchasing and ordering of department supplies.
Assists citizens at the counter by recording documents after verifying information such as names, addresses, marital status, and witnesses, and collecting fees. Notifies customer of changes needing to be made, applies recording data to documents and copies for title companies, equalization and the townships.
Help the public with locating and recording documents, index and scan documents, answer phones, file paperwork, and assist the public with passport applications.
Answers telephone calls and provides information on documents that have been recorded, Fee schedules, and other information related to recording property. Conducts file and computer searches for callers. Prepares billings on written searches.
Provide information on property, checks on the status of deeds, determines grantor grantee, mortgagee, survey, and other information, and answers questions related to departmental operations. Conducts searches by legal description as necessary.
Enters information from documents to the computer, including the type of document, date of recording, liber and page, fee amount, names, and other vital information.
Compares data on the computer with the original recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, for accuracy. Makes corrections on the computer, verifying questions with title companies, banks and others as necessary. Posts the daily work to the permanent record for viewing by the public.
Calculates recording fees and state and county transfer taxes and balances transfer taxes and ledger sheet to cash drawer. Prepares deposits for treasurer's officer.
Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in business or public administration or related field. Requires an Associate's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field. Requires two (2) years of clerical, accounting, finance experience, or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Preferably including one year of experience in real estate.
Special Certifications and Licenses

None.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Reasoning Ability, Mathematical and Language Skills

Technically savvy and experience with various systems. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in order to meet short deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Must have the adaptability and flexibility to change dependent upon the environment. Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have the ability to exhibit professional maturity. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Employee Benefits

The County offers great total compensation and benefits package. Those benefits include the following:
Competitive Pay
Annual and Sick Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Bereavement Leave
13 Paid Holidays
State Pension Retirement
401K
Companion Life ($20K company paid life insurance)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical Spending Account (MSA)
Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (AFLAC, Mark III, etc)
Free Will Preparation Services
PEBA Perks Wellness Screening Benefits Value Based Benefits at No Cost to Employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer

Orangeburg, County Of SC
Address

1437 Amelia Street Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29115