Deputy Recorder
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on May 18, 2023
Salary
$26.44 - $33.65 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2023BM18698
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
RALS - Records & Licensing Svc
Opening Date
05/16/2023
Closing Date
5/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F1A : L117-Admin
Summary
The Records and Licensing Services Division is seeking individuals who are passionate about customer service and are eager to work as part of dynamic team in an exciting Career Service position. These Deputy Recorder-Customer Service Specialist 3 positions provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your direct customer service talent in an environment dedicated to trust, collaboration, and building rapport with your colleagues and customers.
Our ideal candidates have demonstrated a high degree of commitment to customer service, learn quickly, and can produce innovative solutions to problems working in a fast-paced, high-volume office. Our candidates will be flexible, have the ability to identify and develop efficient practices and procedures, and are patient and focused on listening to King County customers. We are looking for someone who has excelled in a team environment and is known for their energy, ambition, taking initiative and their positive, can-do attitude.
This posting will be used to fill positions currently open and to create a pool for future hires up to 6 months.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
Some portion of the work associated with this position may be performed remotely , but this is primarily an in-office position.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Are you ready to APPLY?
These Career Service positions are open to all qualified applicants. To be considered, you must submit a completed King County application. We also highly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter referencing your qualifications as it pertains to this position.
If you have any questions, please contact DES Talent Solutions at DESTalentSolutions@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$26.44 - $33.65 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2023BM18698
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
RALS - Records & Licensing Svc
Opening Date
05/16/2023
Closing Date
5/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F1A : L117-Admin
Summary
The Records and Licensing Services Division is seeking individuals who are passionate about customer service and are eager to work as part of dynamic team in an exciting Career Service position. These Deputy Recorder-Customer Service Specialist 3 positions provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your direct customer service talent in an environment dedicated to trust, collaboration, and building rapport with your colleagues and customers.
Our ideal candidates have demonstrated a high degree of commitment to customer service, learn quickly, and can produce innovative solutions to problems working in a fast-paced, high-volume office. Our candidates will be flexible, have the ability to identify and develop efficient practices and procedures, and are patient and focused on listening to King County customers. We are looking for someone who has excelled in a team environment and is known for their energy, ambition, taking initiative and their positive, can-do attitude.
This posting will be used to fill positions currently open and to create a pool for future hires up to 6 months.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Process marriage license application data; email and document records management; mail sorting, filing and phone support;
- Have high proficiency in adapting to new software systems.
- Provide accurate guidance on the phone, in person, and via mail advising customers of documents and other information required;
- Have strong comprehension and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot quickly and correct errors, be detail oriented and work with a high level of accuracy;
- Assist in administrative duties including: Filing, sending letters, and making copies.
- Examine documentation for legal requirements;
- Provide accurate information about policies, procedures, codes, and regulations;
- Problem solve and research with limited guidance and approach tasks with energy and a sense of urgency in situations that require a quick turnaround while providing exceptional customer service to all stakeholders in person, on the phone, and via mail;
- Ability to work collaboratively with others on the team and in and outside of the department.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service through effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to build rapport with a variety of people through active, attentive listening, and respect for differing backgrounds and points of view.
- Ability to receive feedback with grace and introspection and incorporate it into making meaningful changes.
- Ability to learn quickly when facing new situations and opportunities and handle tough situations.
- Obtain, monitor, track, and organize data that may require information searches through files, policies, procedures, records, or computer files while being highly detailed;
- Collect and process payments, verify and reconcile data discrepancies and balance daily cash in compliance with the County and State cash handling and receipting procedures;
- Contribute to the RALS team by bringing your innovative ideas and "can do" attitude!
- Are able and confident in your ability to interpret, apply, and follow rules, regulations, codes, laws, policies, procedures, and ordinances;
- Are comfortable with change and continuous improvement in your daily work;
- Have an intermediate or higher level of expertise with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) as well as accurate cash handling skills;
- Can coordinate a high volume of diverse assignments and multiple competing priorities with a strong attention to detail and follow-up;
- Are passionate about serving King County's diverse community;
- Have excellent communication and customer service skills in order to successfully communicate with a wide audience in varied communication settings; and
- Have patience and adaptability in handling heavy workload.
- The work week is 40 hours, typically Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- This position is overtime eligible and may be mandatory at times.
- Skills testing is a required component of the interview process.
- This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 117 Administrative Employees union.
- By contract, this position will participate in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust (WCTPT) contributions. .50 cents per hour will be deducted from members' hourly rate. This deduction is reflected in the rates provided on this posting.
Some portion of the work associated with this position may be performed remotely , but this is primarily an in-office position.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Are you ready to APPLY?
These Career Service positions are open to all qualified applicants. To be considered, you must submit a completed King County application. We also highly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter referencing your qualifications as it pertains to this position.
If you have any questions, please contact DES Talent Solutions at DESTalentSolutions@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.