Senior Clerk - County Clerk - HELPS PROGRAM*

Credit Bureau Of Vernon County; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Bureau Of Vernon County seeks a detail-oriented Clerk to assist with receiving and examining legal and land record documents, indexing and recording them according to applicable laws and office procedures. You will work with computer imaging and other office equipment, ensuring legibility and conformance to rules.

Under general supervision, the incumbent will support county clerks and contribute to accurate recordkeeping across Courts, Passports, Pistol Permits and Real Property

Responsibilities

• Assist in examining and receiving legal and land record documents for completeness and accuracy.

Job description

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class is responsible for participating in examining and receiving, by computer or manually, legal and/or land record documents relating to the Courts, Passports, Pistol Permits and Real Property submitted by the general public, title companies and attorneys. Duties include receiving documents by using established guidelines and procedures; examining documents for completeness, legibility and conformance to governing laws, rules and regulations; and indexing and recording such documents within the scope of specified laws and established office procedures. Incumbents perform these functions by using computer imaging equipment, computer terminals, microfilming equipment, and other office equipment. Guidance is provided to Clerk-County Clerks as needed. Does related work as required.

• THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED PERMANENT EMPLOYEES QUICKLY AND WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM WILL BE APPOINTED ON A PERMANENT BASIS. THE HIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT (HELP) PROGRAM TEMPORARILY REMOVES THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TITLE.