Recording Technician

Garfield County Colorado•Glenwood Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recording Technician is an entry-level position in the Clerk & Recorder’s office, primarily responsible for customer service and office support. The position includes on-the-job training in recording-office work and other customer-service duties. It supports public transactions involving recorded documents and vital records, performs data entry and payment processing, and provides administrative office assistance. The position is regular full-time, 40 hours per week, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is primarily in a standard office environment, with occasional exposure to outdoor elements during travel to voting centers or other sites. Travel to facilities and offices around Garfield County is required during election cycles. The role requires a pre-employment criminal background check, employment verification, and motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of customer service or administrative experience in a detailed office environment.
Valid driver’s license.
Current voter registration.
Ability to provide customer service that is helpful, professional, courteous, and responsive to customer needs.
Ability to communicate in English through written, verbal, or other communication channels required by the position.
Ability to use required technology and willingness to learn new technologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including extended sitting, keyboard and mouse use, and occasional lifting of items typically not exceeding 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to the public for Recording office transactions, including receiving and checking documents for accuracy, data entry, making copies, emailing, researching older documents, and searching the real estate record management database.
Answer telephones and respond to customer questions.
Receive on-the-job training in real estate transactions and assist with applications for birth and death records.
Process incoming documents for entry into the permanent public record.
Complete daily data entry tasks with close attention to detail.
Process payments in the DRIVES system, perform basic cash-handling duties, and complete end-of-day reconciliation.
Perform administrative and miscellaneous office-support duties.
Travel to facilities and offices around Garfield County during election cycles.
Perform other duties as assigned.