| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Salary | $20.27–$28.06 Per Hour |
Real Estate Clerk
Salary
$20.27 - $28.06 Hourly
Location
Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, NE
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
10355
Department
Assessor/Register of Deeds
Division
GENERAL OFFICE PERSONNEL EXPENSE
Opening Date
10/24/2026
Closing Date
11/7/2026 4:30 PM Central
The Position
Incumbent works under the direction of the Assessor/Register of Deeds or designee, performing basic clerical duties, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and other office duties in the recording division.
Essential Functions
Open, screen, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
Retrieve, digitize, print or email document images from the land-records management system.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
Prepare certified copies and process routine requests and payments generated by title companies or the public.
Log customer transactions via the central kiosk and assign to full-service staff.
Enter documents into the land-records management system for public access.
Redact Form 521 and any documents containing private information.
Provide training in various areas (e.g., mail desk, kiosk, customer service).
Demonstrate a positive and professional image of County government.
Maintain job knowledge and skills (e.g., research, conferences, meetings, webinars, seminars, continuing education).
Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned and directed.
Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.*
One (1) year of clerical or customer service experience required.*
Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.
*Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. overtime/extra hours, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources, and uncooperative/irate individuals.
Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, frequent reaching, and occasional walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, and bending. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include, vision, hearing, and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.
Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans
Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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How many years of clerical or customer service experience do you have?
03
Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?
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Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
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If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.
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Are you able to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm?
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The pay range salary for this position is $20.27 to $28.06 per hour. Is this acceptable to you?
Required Question
Employer Douglas County (NE)
Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505
Omaha, Nebraska, 68183
Phone 402-444-6188