Deputy Register of Deeds
Onslow County North Carolina, Jacksonville, NC, United States
Job Posting
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work within the office of the Register of Deeds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Register of Deeds. Our core valuesResilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honestyare the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Ability to work until 5:30pm is needed.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists customers in completion of request forms for documents; retrieve documents for public distribution
Issues marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates; search database for documents
Checks filing documents for accuracy and completion of form before indexing into database
Provides assistance to the public by recording and indexing data and other information related to birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, recording of deeds and other real estate documents, notary oaths and military discharges
Obtains certified copies of birth, marriage, death certificates for the general public
Provides notary oaths, birth amendment and death amendment information; provide documentation for military discharges
Prints maps for use by realtors, attorneys and the general public
Attends workshops to maintain Basic Register of Deeds certification
Receive money from the public and balance cash drawer at the end of the shift
Prepare department deposit for County Finance
Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
Performs related tasks as required
Qualifications
General knowledge of federal, state and county laws affecting the Register of Deeds Office; general knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to use word processing and other business related software; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with real estate professionals, attorneys, county staff and the general public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and considerable experience working in an office environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Must obtain Basic Register of Deeds certification within two years of employment. Valid driver's license
Note: Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations. If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work within the office of the Register of Deeds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Register of Deeds. Our core valuesResilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honestyare the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Ability to work until 5:30pm is needed.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists customers in completion of request forms for documents; retrieve documents for public distribution
Issues marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates; search database for documents
Checks filing documents for accuracy and completion of form before indexing into database
Provides assistance to the public by recording and indexing data and other information related to birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, recording of deeds and other real estate documents, notary oaths and military discharges
Obtains certified copies of birth, marriage, death certificates for the general public
Provides notary oaths, birth amendment and death amendment information; provide documentation for military discharges
Prints maps for use by realtors, attorneys and the general public
Attends workshops to maintain Basic Register of Deeds certification
Receive money from the public and balance cash drawer at the end of the shift
Prepare department deposit for County Finance
Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
Performs related tasks as required
Qualifications
General knowledge of federal, state and county laws affecting the Register of Deeds Office; general knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to use word processing and other business related software; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with real estate professionals, attorneys, county staff and the general public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and considerable experience working in an office environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Must obtain Basic Register of Deeds certification within two years of employment. Valid driver's license
Note: Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations. If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.