Public Records & Vital Records Coordinator

Brookings County; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Brookings County is seeking an Office Coordinator – Register of Deeds to perform clerical duties, maintain vital records, and assist the public with inquiries and basic searches. The role reports to the Register of Deeds and requires strong organization and communication skills.

Starting wage is $23.90 per hour, with full-time benefits. The position is based in Brookings County and involves daily office work, handling documents, and occasional lifting as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; coursework in computers preferred.
• Two years of office experience with clerical duties recommended.
• Ability to operate a computer and common software (MS Office, Windows).
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first contact to the public; answer phones and greet visitors.
• Maintain county lien records and post satisfactions.
• Assist customers with property, title, and genealogy searches.
• Prepare certified copies and issue licenses and vital records where directed.
• Balance daily cash and prepare reports; assist with deposits.
• Prepare and file documents in DocPro and related systems.

Skills

Office practices

Communication

Microsoft Office

Public interaction

Clerical accuracy

Mathematical ability

Organization

Education

Diploma/GED

Computer coursework

Tools

DocPro

Job description

Brookings County is seeking an Office Coordinator – Register of Deeds to perform clerical duties, maintain vital records, and assist the public with inquiries and basic searches. The role reports to the Register of Deeds and requires strong organization and communication skills.

Starting wage is $23.90 per hour, with full-time benefits. The position is based in Brookings County and involves daily office work, handling documents, and occasional lifting as needed.