Recorder- Flex, Part-Time

31.66 - $40.27 Hourly
Career Service (Exec)
Bargaining Unit

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time
This recruitment is in effort to fill Career Service and Term-Limited Temporary positions .
The King County Recorder's Office (KCRO) is searching for talented and energetic professionals who like to serve the public with a "can do" attitude. The Deputy Recorder position is part of a fast-paced, public-facing team committed to customer service and technical expertise. We, as a team, are dedicated to trust, collaboration, and building rapport with our colleagues and customers. This opportunity is to fill a 6 month term-limited temporary (TLT) position and Career Service (CS) position.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of commitment to customer service in the r ecording of public documents , marriage licensing , advanced attention to detail , and innovative problem solving . These individuals will thrive by demonstrating their ability to be self-motivated, learn quickly and apply themselves to the work of the King County Recorder's office.
RALS also provides certain local services to unincorporated King County and by contract with many local municipalities throughout King County. In addition, RALS is responsible for providing internal services that are necessary for purposes of business efficiency and meeting various legal responsibilities.
Recording documents related to real property sales and other transactions and making them accessible for members of the public, businesses, and other government agencies
Collecting and dispersing real estate excise tax payments on the conveyance of real property in King County
Providing licensing and information services and promoting public safety by administering and enforcing vehicle and vessel licensing and taxi and transportation network company (TNC) regulations
Providing internal mail services and physical and electronic records management services to all county agencies
Providing animal care and control services for the protection of property, human health, and safety and promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare
through education and licensing programs via public and private sector partnerships
RALS is committed to service excellence and building an enduring legacy through continuous improvement. RALS uses Lean practices to improve our operations, programs, public and internal services, and employee safety. We accomplish this through an equity lens, creating a learning environment, and employee engagement.
To learn more about RALS, please visit our website at: .
Process complex transactions involving legal documents including excise tax, marriage, property conveyance, maps, liens, and other publicly recorded documents.
Provide technical assistance and exceptional customer service via phone, email, and in-person to a diverse clientele, internal and external agencies and colleagues. Maintain high levels of accuracy and perform production level computer work for data entry, retrieved data, and edited records in a fast paced, customer service environment.
Obtain, monitor, track, and organize data that may require information searches through files, policies, procedures, records, or computer files while being highly detailed.
Review documents for proper format, accuracy, completion, eligibility, and other legal guidelines.
Utilize spreadsheets, Word documents, and reports to track and document performance data.
Assist in administrative duties such as preparing and sending letters, filing, and making copies. Document and improve work processes, procedures, and instructions.
Set up records and file documents in both electronic and paper formats.
Process and reconcile payments to include checks, cash, ACH daily with a focus on cash handling principles.
Are able and confident in their ability to interpret, apply, and follow rules, regulations, code, laws, policies, procedures and ordinances;
Are skilled in processing, indexing and filing legal documents and official records.
Are adept at performing accurate and efficient data entry tasks.
Have an intermediate or higher level of expertise in Microsoft 365 including Work, Excel and Outlook.
Are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in an accurate and efficient manner;
Dedicated to providing inclusive and equitable service delivery to all King County residents.
Have experience demonstrating excellent communication and customer service delivery skills;
Familiar with real estate transactions, liens, loans, and associated documents.
Proficient in handling tax collection and processing procedures.
Familiar/experience with the concept of document recording.
Work experience recording documents in a government agency and/or issuing licenses.
King County Recorder's Office is located at the King County Customer Service Center at 201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible overtime. The workweek is typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Mandatory overtime (including weekends, mornings or evenings) may be required during peak work periods.
Union representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117, Professional & Technical and Administrative Employees.
A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume, however, cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
gov or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months, including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT), Short Term Temporary (STT) and Career Service (CS) positions.
Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Karina Cordova, HR Anlayst at View email address on click.appcast.io County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
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.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: 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: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
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.