Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1494419
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
3+ years
Salary :
$18.89 + hourly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Chenango County's Clerk's Office has an immediate opening for a RECORDING CLERK. This is a clerical position in the Records
Unit of the Chenango County Clerks Office. The work involves responsibility for reviewing, processing, indexing, recording, or filing
legal instruments and other types of documents entered into the permanent records of the County Clerks Office. Duties also
involve issuing pistol permits and licenses, gunsmith and gun dealer licenses, processing passport applications and notary
renewals, computing and accepting recording fees and mortgage and transfer taxes on property transactions, and collecting and
recording certain judicial fees for Supreme and County Court services. Incumbents also have responsibility for maintaining records
and compiling reports. The work involves extensive interaction with the public and a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy
when examining and processing documents. Employees in this position independently perform their duties within the scope of
specific laws, office rules and procedures relating to the recording, indexing and filing of legal instruments and other records. At
least one incumbent in this title will be required to obtain a Notary Public License and perform notarial functions for the public.
While normally assigned to the recording unit, an employee in this class may, at times, be temporarily assigned to assist in the
Motor Vehicle Unit.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
EITHER: (A) Possession of an Associates Degree in Secretarial Science, Office Technology, Paralegal Studies, or
a closely related field and one year of full-time paid clerical experience or its part-time equivalent which must have
included customer service; OR (B) Three years of full-time paid clerical experience or its part-time equivalent, one
year of which must have included customer service; OR (C) An equivalent combination of training and
experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. Special Requirements: The appointing authority may
require at least one incumbent in this position to obtain a Notary Public License following permanent appointment,
and maintain such licensure throughout employment.
The position has a 37 1/2 hour work week and starts at $18.89 per hour in 2024 and includes a full benefits
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A civil service examination will be required for permanent appointment at a later date.
Position status: Competitive.
- Health, dental and vision insurance; - Generous leave time benefits & paid holidays; - NYS Retirement System
membership; - 457(b) tax deferred retirement savings plan; - Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program
Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit
www.chenangocountyny.gov/199/Vacancies or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.
EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO
Company Information
Name :
Chenango County
Application Information
Online :
Apply direct
or by mail
:
Attn: Resources Human
5 Court Street
Norwich, NY 13815
US