CLERK III Vital Records - County Clerk

Madison County Government; Edwardsville (IL); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive wages with step plan

Health insurance benefits

IMRF pension

Eight-hour workday with paid lunch

14 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and extra coverage

Paid time off from day one

PSLF eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Madison County Government is seeking a dedicated records clerk at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville, IL. The role involves processing vital records requests (birth, death, marriage, naturalization) and assisting other clerk’s office areas. Hourly wage listed; full-time, day shift.

Responsibilities include handling cash, generating monthly vital statistics reports, and supporting voter registration and elections as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

Mansioni

• Process requests for vital records (birth, death, marriage, naturalization).
• Type, file, certify, and amend records and handle cash.
• Prepare monthly vital statistics reports and related correspondence.

Conoscenze

Record processing

Cash handling

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details: Job Location: Madison County Administration Building - Edwardsville, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.13 - $22.13Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: AFSCME, GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Responsible for the processing of vital records requests including birth, death, marriage and naturalization records as well as provides assistance to other areas of the County Clerk's office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• receives requests for and processes birth, death, marriage and naturalization records; involves typing, filing, certifying and amending records as well as receiving cash
• prepares correspondence associated with vital records as well as produces a monthly vital statistics report
• Issues Jurets for Notary Commissions when needed
• assists with receiving and referring telephone calls, processing mail and serving the public at the counter
• assists with voter registration, absentee voting and elections as necessary
• performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year related experience are required.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: November 16, 2026 or Until Filled

Values and Benefits: Madison County's Organizational Values help direct every employee toward a common goal. They remind us that we share a larger purpose.

Communicate openly & honestly

I circle back when there is a need for clarity or amends

I have direct honest conversations with people rather than talking about them to others

I reach out for help when I need it and respond to others appropriately when they ask for help

I facilitate clarity not confusion

I listen to others while setting my own biases aside and focusing on the whole person

Maintain high standards of excellence

I conduct myself in a way that demonstrates our standards of excellence

I define what success means within my team and engage them through a continuous improvement mindset

I and my team set appropriate goals and establish checks and balances to ensure our goals are reasonably achieved

I lead by example through establishing clear guidelines and defining our standards

I accept change that benefits my colleagues and our organization

Integrity

I do what I say I'm going to do

I act in alignment with my values

I do the right thing when nobody is looking

I value input from others and recognize that I am not always right

I seek to build trust and avoid carelessly blaming others

Accountability

I own my mistakes, apologize and make amends

I make myself available for, and am receptive to feedback

I take responsibility

I establish achievable deadlines for myself and my team

I take ownership by not making excuses

Compassion

I treat my colleagues with respect and compassion by responding when appropriate in a timely and professional manner

I commit to showing compassion by seeing my colleagues as real people

I create an inclusive work environment where I value my colleagues as people

I respect my colleagues in how I speak about them when they aren’t present

I actively listen to my colleagues

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)