Job Details

Real Property Clerk

The Real Property Clerk serves the public with recording real estate documents in the Harris County Clerk's Office. The Clerk verifies each document submitted meets statutory requirements for recording.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the public by phone, in person and mail
• Processes customer documents according to office procedures and statutory requirements
• Verifies customer documents meet statutory requirements
• Identifies pertinent information in a document to aid in the creation of the index
• Creates and fulfills copy orders
• Computes fees
• Balances register and creates financial reports
• Maintains filing systems

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas. All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test with a typing speed of 30 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Six (6) months of clerical work experience.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Two (2) years clerical work experience.
• Strong retention ability.
• Strong comprehension, attention to detail, and communication skills.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Overtime as needed.

Salary:

• $20.00 Hourly
• Based on 26 pay periods

Location:

• Civil Courthouse - 201 Caroline Houston, Texas 77002
• This position does not include paid parking; a subsidized Harris County Metro card is available after employees receive their first paycheck.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Benefits

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com