Job Description

Deputy Clerks receive, preview, index and verify documents and plans presented for recording in the office and online using current electronic communications to complete the process as established by the Recorder. Overall responsibilities include customer service, data entry, scanning of records for electronic access and preservation.

Flexible work hours including in office or at home work, approximately 29 hours a week.

Position Information:

Position Code:DE8001

DBM Grade: B21

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

Responsibilities:

• Work remotely and in the courthouse on a rotating basis as scheduled by the Recorder.
• Professionally greet and assist customers in a helpful and courteous manner whether in-person or through electronic communications.
• Operate computers, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment as needed. Personally responsible for any county office equipment that is used outside of county facilities.
• Preview, record, index and verify documents with limited cancellations or adjustments as assigned by the Recorder.
• Receive or scan all records that come into the office for electronic access and digital preservation.
• Answer phones and return emails as necessary and as assigned by the Recorder.
• Swear in notaries according to state guidelines and office procedures.
• Assist with Lawson billing and ordering as assigned by the Recorder.
• Assist the public with accessing real estate software whether in person or through electronic communications.
• Attend county/office meetings or trainings as required whether in person or through electronic means.
• Assist with clerical and recording duties in the absence of other staff or as needed and assigned by the Recorder or First Deputy.
• Adhere to the Recorder of Deeds vacation/time off policy and accurately track work hours through county approved systems.
• Perform other clerical and office duties as assigned by the Recorder or First Deputy.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Work Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in an office environment using computers for data entry and retrieval, or any acceptable combination of equivalent training and/or experience.

Company Description

Mission Statement: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Benefits

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• Vacation
  • Accrual based on number of hours worked

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement