Vital Records Specialist - Bilingual in English and Spanish Required
Salt Lake County
Job Description
Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
+ Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
+ Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
+ Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
+ 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
+ Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
For Benefits information Click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/)
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JOB SUMMARY
Processes vital records and documents for Salt Lake County.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of general office experience in a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, and requires reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish fluently.
Must become a notary public within one (1) year of hire.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Registers accurate death certificates after performing reviews and making necessary corrections. Reviews, tracks, and compiles monthly registered death reports.
+ Verifies accuracy before issuing certified copies of vital records. Provides exceptional customer service and disseminates general information to the public and staff. Answers telephones, responds to inquiries, routes calls, takes messages, and provides information as assigned.
+ Processes fees and daily cash reports in accordance with County policies and procedures.
+ Monitors, orders, and delivers supplies and necessary applications. Maintains files and archival storage of applications.
+ Assists clients in preparing, processing, and notarizing affidavits or declaration of paternity forms; receives and records adoptions and court orders from the State; coordinates the exchange of affidavit information between the Utah Bureau of Vital Records and the Department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
+ The Utah Vital Statistics and Medical Examiner Acts (Utah Code Annotated, Title 26, Chapters 2 and 4 as amended)
+ Utah Bureau of Vital Records Rules and Regulations
+ Department/Bureau policies and procedures
+ County Cash collection and purchasing procedures
+ Public relations and general human relations techniques
+ Planning and problem solving techniques
+ Computer software related to job specific duties
Skills and Abilities to:
+ Be organized and detail oriented
+ Use business English
+ Use and troubleshoot computer software and office equipment related to job-specific duties
+ Follow written and oral instructions and procedures and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
+ Plan and develop or revise office procedures
+ Act independently and remain calm even in stressful situations
+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, personnel from other agencies, and the general public
Additional Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This position currently works at Salt Lake Public Health Center located at 610 S. 200 East, Salt Lake City, but may also work at South Redwood Public Health Center located at 7971 S. 1825 West, West Jordan and/or SHIPP Public Health Center located at 4535 S. 5600 West, West Valley, due to staffing and organizational needs.
Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Requisition ID2025-38224
# of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(1/31/2025 5:25 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Health Department
Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Location : Address610 S 200 E
Location : Postal Code84111
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date2/15/2025
Grade011
Posted Min$35,240.00/Yr.
Posted Max$52,861.00/Yr.
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