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Somerset County Clerk's Office Position Summary The Special Deputy Clerk I handles all aspects of customer interaction in the County Clerk's office. This includes recording land documents, handling front counter transactions, Record Room requests and election duties. This position collects processing, filing and copy fees and balances transactions daily. The Special Deputy Clerk I also handles more advanced duties which may include bookkeeping, e-recording, complex land transactions, and Vote By Mail. This position has a high level of interaction with the public and provides exemplary customer service. Essential Functions Provides outstanding customer service in all the Clerk's services including accepting passport applications, processing Veterans IDs, resident IDs, notary public applications, trade name applications, document recording and elections. Audits land records for accuracy and compliance with statute. Determines whether the document is rejected or recordable. Communicates with the customer if documents are rejected. Records and scans approved records into land record management system. Processes land records through the County's e-recording system. Reviews payments for accuracy. Notifies customers if payments need adjustment. Records accurate payments received, balances out daily transactions. Processes Vote By Mail requests and reports through the Statewide Voter Registration System. Provides excellent customer service to passport customers and voters. Answers standard and more complex questions relating to elections, passport applications, and document recording. Accurately answers phone and email inquiries in courteous and professional manner from the public, attorneys, title abstractors and real estate closing agents. In the Record Room, locates recorded documents using both computer and manual indexing systems, and assists with Trade Name certificate filings. Provides a high level of support in one or more of the following areas:

Bookkeeping:

balancing daily deposits and creating monthly financial reports;

Front Counter and Recording:

handling more complex recordings and passport applications; and

Elections:

issuing Vote By Mail ballots, preparing reports and assisting with election certification. Available as needed for overtime work around elections, late night hours and outreach events. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Essential High school diploma supplemented with additional training or experience. 1 year previously directly related experience. Must possess excellent customer service and oral/written communication skills. Ability to obtain Passport Acceptance Certification through the Department of State. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn and become proficient in County document recording software and Statewide Voter Registration System. Attention to detail, ability to proofread complicated documents and balance accounts.

Possess or willing to obtain New Jersey Notary Public Certification. Preferred Associate or bachelor's degree. Two plus years of directly related experience.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) 35 hours/week

Salary:

$40,000 to $55,000/year Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.