September 10, 2024

Gaston County Government

FULL TIME

Deputy Register of Deeds I

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.
As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

The Register of Deeds is responsible for providing the proper and safe repository of deeds and other documents affecting property or personal status (including birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses). Explore our site to learn more about the office and see services offered by the Register of Deeds office.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

Retrieves, copies, and distributes various public documents to requesting parties.
Enters data on manual and computerized index system to record deeds, deeds of trust, and related real estate documents, including the arrangement and classification of county real estate documents into the appropriate index system. Logs documents in fee and index records.
Enters new and issues birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses.
Reviews real property deeds for proper signature and date markers, notarized signatures, and other requirements for recording and indexing. Affixes official dates, seals, stamps, codes, numbers, etc. on contracts, deeds, deeds of trust, and other public documents.
Computes and collects fees for recording documents, making copies, and other applicable fees as well as making change and recording transactions.
Meets with the public in-person or by telephone to give or receive information and to answer routine questions, referring difficult questions to the appropriate supervisor. Gives instructions to interested parties in the use or research of information in the Register of Deeds office.
Receives, records, and issues copies of military discharge records and related documents.
Assists in the execution of passport applications, where appropriate. Books appointments for marriage licenses or passport applicants.
Performs other related work and duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a high school diploma or GED equivalency and one (1) year of customer service based, clerical environment required.

All applicants must demonstrate typing proficiency with a minimum typing speed of forty (40) words per minute.

Additional Information

Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $20.53/hr.

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.