Job Overview

• The County Recorder is an elected full-time position

• Offices are located in the Hancock County Annex and regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm

• Fixed term of four (4) years, for eight (8) out of twelve (12) years

Job Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen 18 years of age or older at the time of assuming office

• Must be a current resident of Hancock County for at least one year and shall keep an office therein where duties are performed

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the County Commission on Public Records

• Collects and records documents and legal instruments: affidavits, assignments, assumed business name, bonds, court documents, covenants, deeds, easements, environmental disclosures, tax liens, foreign marriage certificates, military discharges, mortgages, plats, power of attorney, surveys, trusts, etc…

• Preserves and maintains county records

• Responsible to make official copies of documents available to the public

• Certifies true and correct copies of documents and records held at the office

• Files Uniform Commercial Code statements pertaining to fixed and real property

• Leads effort to digitize and archive content

• Supervises about 4-5 full-time and part-time staff

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration preferred

• Proficiency with accounting, book-keeping, and data-entry

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 5+ years administration experience

• 5+ years hiring, managing, supervising, and leading staff

Compensation

• See current “Salary Ordiance” for compensation schedule.

• Elected officials do not qualify for unemployment benefits

For more information: https://indianarecorders.org/

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