Deeds Clerk II

Description: The Deeds Clerk II will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the County’s Register of Deeds office. Including but not limited to recording various administrative duties, cashiering, scanning legal documents, dispositions, and indexing, and assisting clients with information and research in person, via telephone, and/or email correspondence. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintains accurate and up-to-date official files, records, and documentation pertaining to real property; Answers frequently asked questions from citizens and professionals regarding documents relating to Warranty Deeds. Deeds of Trust, Releases, Powers of Attorney, Liens, and other miscellaneous documents designated by state law to be recorded by the Register of Deeds; Provides clerical support to the Register of Deeds department; Assists with answering phones, walk ins, and emails; Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility; and Other duties as assigned. It is mandatory for Deeds Clerk II to: Successfully perform work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs; The ability to supervise, organize, and communicate effectively; Diligently maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; and Cooperate with fellow employees as a team member who contributes to the organizational goals and expectations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TO PERFORM WORKHigh school diploma; Two (2) years of department experience preferred; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning.

BENEFITS: Exceptional full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systems, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Blount County Government participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.