Recorder ; PCN -0311 & 10-0367

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Recorder's Office - Archives unit provides filing and customer service for the State of Alaska.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

• Scan all daily recorded documents, UCC filings, and plats; perform multi-step quality control; and release images for public record.
• Collect and prepare image batches for 16mm archival film production using the SMA Archive Writer.
• Fulfill customer requests for copies, including large image orders and CD ROM/FTP deliveries.
• Work independently and collaboratively on long-term indexing, inventory, and database projects.
• Perform routine equipment upkeep and carry out additional assigned duties as needed.

The Archives Unit, located within the Recorder’s Office, is a positive, technology-driven environment that produces highly skilled, knowledgeable employees committed to recording and preserving Alaska's permanent public record. Our staff is innovative, creative, and driven to achieve the highest level of support for our customers. We continually look for new enhancements and solutions to enable greater access to the Alaska public record.

As Recorders, we work daily with State and Federal entities, businesses large and small, and the general public to ensure documents are recorded timely and accurately to support the Alaskan economy.

• Entry-level into State of Alaska and Department of Natural Resources employment.
• Biweekly paycheck, 12 paid holidays, paid vacation days, consistent weekday schedule.
• Health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Training and exposure to other state entities for career advancement.
• Friendly, encouraging, team-oriented atmosphere.

Located on the second floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. Within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and free covered parking. The Recorder's Office is set up with comfortable, spacious workstations.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Critical Thinking:
  Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Customer Service:
  Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services;
  
  is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Reading:
  Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Written Communication:
  Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Experience, including performing administrative support assignments; specifically, typing or data entry, or working with documents concerning ownership and encumbrances on property, such as deeds, liens, mortgages, promissory notes, financing…