Salary : $40,176.66 AnnuallyLocation : Midland, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2019-00463Department: County ClerkOpening Date: 10/03/2024SummaryPlease ensure that you fill out this (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THE TWO FORMS LISTED BELOW: You MUST attach
SUMMARY:Process incoming official public records, non-public records, and court documents. Help the general public and other agencies with recording, filing, copying, and obtaining legal documents. Assist in all areas of the County Clerk's office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Receive, process, record, index, research and verify information on all documents filed in the Misdemeanor County Criminal, Civil, and Probate Courts.
- Receive process, record, index, research and verify information on all public and non-public records and documents.
- Receive and file mark all public, non-public records and Court document delivered via mail, email, fax, e-file, e-record, and cover the counter daily.
- Attend Docket calls held in the misdemeanor County Criminal, Civil and Probate Courts as needed.
- Collect filing and recording fees, issue receipts, and make change.
- Issue birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, certified copies, warrants, writs, citations, letters, abstracts, subpoenas, and bill of cost.
- Post public notices on the bulletin board
- Respond to inquiries and provide assistance to the public and other agencies at the front counter and over the telephone, with a positive attitude.
- Perform recoding functions such as copy, file, scan, locate plat, proof, and search.
- Per retention schedule assist with the preparation and destruction of any County Clerk records.
- Must have a good command of all things that are going on in your assigned section and must be able to handle self with courtesy and professionalism.
- Assist in maintaining office machines.
- Keep an up-to-date job manual at desk of legislation changes, filing fees, court costs, and codes.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
Qualifications, Education, and/or experience QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be mad to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or its equivalent, plus at least (1) year of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities. Knowledge, Skills and/or ability KNOWLEDGE OF:Must read and understand the personnel and office policies. Standard office practices and procedures: principles of customer service. SKILL/ABILITY:Operate a computer, read manuals and office memos; write letters and memos; perform basic mathematical calculations; make change; analyze data, communicate effectively, both in person and on the phone, establish and maintain and effective working relationship with co-workers, other county offices and the public.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Depending on area of assignment, may require a valid Texas Driver's License, AOP certification, and /or other specialized licenses or certifications. A Deputy Clerk shall subscribe to the Statement of Appointed Officer before taking the Official Oath of Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, stacks of records, books, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. Employees become eligible for this coverage on the 91st day of employment. Prices for other insurance are listed LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county CAFETERIA PLAN- All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS- Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment. RETIREMENT PLAN- The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the Rule of 75 . The Rule of 75 is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more. DEATH BENEFIT PLANS- There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND-If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT -To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County SOCIAL SECURITY- All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee. WORKERS' COMPENSATION-All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries. LEAVE TIME- Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances. FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMLONGEVITY PAY
YEARLY-Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis.TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1/1/19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.