Probate Office - Deputy Chief Clerk I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists the Deputy Chief Clerk II with required duties such as accepting all probate documents for filing, time stamping, collecting fees and filing documents.

· Verifies and checks documents are within legal code such as mental health commitments and guardianship.

· Schedule cases for committing hearings with guidance of the Deputy Chief Clerk II.

· Appoint Guardian Ad litem to mental health cases.

· Issues and tracks County business license accounts receivable.

· Prepare statements, reports and correspondence.

· Renews and issues driver’s licenses, ID cards, permits and commercial driver's licenses.

· Performs additional clerical duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

· High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

· Minimum One (1) year of business, office, customer service, or administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

· Valid Alabama driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with County requirements.

· Ability to obtain and maintain an Alabama Notary Public Commission.

· Ability to travel for meetings and training and work overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed.

· This is a "safety-sensitive" position. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. This position will be subject to random, unannounced drug testing throughout employment with the County while in a "safety-sensitive" position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from business publications, professional journals, technical documents, correspondence, and procedure manuals.

· Strong communication skills, including clear written, verbal, and listening abilities, with the capacity to present information effectively to managers, customers, and the public.

· Proficiency with basic mathematical concepts and the ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical appraisal tasks.

· Skill in analyzing and solving practical problems involving a variety of variables with limited standardization.

· Ability to understand and follow instructions presented in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.

· Competence in operating office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, scanners, fax machines, typewriters, and multi-line telephones.

· Willingness and ability to learn new software programs and systems.

Pay: $37,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,440