Clerk III
Salary
$40,060.80 - $41,662.40 Annually
Location
New Braunfels
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2600060
Department
County Clerk
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
6/12/2026 5:00 PM Central
Pay Grade
N4
Online applications are only accepted for current available positions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.
Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period, at the discretion of Comal County.
Summary
Under general supervision, the Clerk III (Recording Analyst) will be responsible for recording, indexing, and verifying property records daily. Responsibilities also include the processing of birth, death, and marriage certificates as well as assisting the public with research needs and requests. The Clerk III is required to have an analytical and extensive comprehension of legal documents and the ability to read, interpret, and apply the applicable legal statute to the task(s). Texas State Statute governs all duties of this position. This individual will have close interaction and teamwork between co-workers and supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Requires the individual to adhere to an extensive group of regulated office procedures and legal statutes. Individuals must be able to perform several critical tasks at a time while maintaining proficient accuracy and attention to critical detail. Position requires the ability to retain a vast amount of information while performing multiple functions concurrently. An individual is required to sign a confidentiality agreement. The use of customized software specifically designed for county government by which all accounting reports and records research are performed. The following duties of this position require the employee to perform the following:
Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position and is assigned by the supervisor.
Mandatory Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required; two (2) to four (4) years related experience in general office procedures and direct contact with the public; basic level computer literacy and working knowledge of Windows.
LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY
This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position allows for general accountability based on a given set of guidelines. The individual is allowed to use professional judgment, however, is required to obtain supervisors' approval before making any changes to standard office policies
Desired Minimum Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend a broad scope of legal documentation. Must be able to effectively communicate in written and oral form. Bi-lingual skills are a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The individual must be able to perform basic accounting skills, balance the cash drawer, and effectively make change.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must exercise good public relations. The individual must possess the ability to calm difficult people. Must be able to adapt to software changes and procedural changes concerning the general office and computer within the first thirty days of implementation. Basic working knowledge and understanding of real property-related legal documents including, but not limited to, Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Liens, Releases, etc. is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk to various areas of the County buildings.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (forms, files, etc.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits are an important part of Comal Countys overall compensation package. The county is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your helath, your family and your way of life. Benefit eligiblity requires an employee to work 30 or more hours per week.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: Benefits
Employer Comal County
Department County Clerk Address 150 N. Seguin, Suite 1037
New Braunfels, Texas, 78130