Clerical Specialist

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• The primary function of the full time Marriage Clerk is to issue marriage licenses and maintain the marriage records for Lancaster County.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Chief Deputy.

• No supervisory duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Process applications for marriage licenses

• Respond to mail email and phone requests

• Prepare certified duplicate marriage licenses

• Input marriage license returns

• Scanning marriage licenses and applications to maintain records and provide scanned images to the newspaper

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

• Occasionally assist in Probate Inheritance Tax and Orphans Court departments

• Maintain brochure and District Judge lists for counter use

• Filing

• Assist the Deputy Clerk of Orphans Court as needed

• Assist Clerk of Orphans Court and Chief Deputy as needed

• Prepare waivers for judicial signature

• Maintain marriage license printing supplies (application paper and envelopes)

• Maintain marriage license drawer

• Maintain follow-up correspondence for mailed requests and phone calls

• Maintain working knowledge of the Marriage Act

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year experience in an office environment

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word preferred

• Knowledge of Probate and Marriage law helpful

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature

• No special demands are required.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR RECEIPT OF JOB DESCRIPTION

• I have received a copy of the Job Description and have read and understand its contents.

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Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race religion age sex national origin genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.