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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Vital Records Specialist


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 17703 Salary Grade: JQ5
Approved: December 22, 2006 Last Revised: September 11, 2017


Purpose:
  Performs complex and confidential administrative support activities to ensure accurate and prompt information and resources necessary to maintain effective operations of the Bureau of Vital Statistics
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Ensures that proper information pertaining to birth or death certificates is made available to funeral homes, hospitals and the general public.
  2. Assists funeral directors and hospital representatives in correcting certificates and locating census tracts.
  3. Operates various types of office equipment.
  4. Performs data entry activities utilizing personal computer.
  5. Interprets statutes, rules and regulations as prescribed in Vernons' Texas Civil Statutes.
  6. Assists in coordinating work assignments within the bureau.
  7. Prepares requisitions and contracts for vendors.
  8. Assists in the selection, training and evaluation of personnel.
  9. Serves as backup timekeeper and handles routine correspondence.
  10. Represents Registrar when required
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of city, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations relating to recordable documents.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of the principles of file systems, case files and records management.
  • Knowledge of court processes, legal terminology, and records available through City resources.
  • Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of inventory control.
  • Skill in interpreting policies and procedures with firmness, tact and impartiality.
  • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
  • Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co- workers and other City employees.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business or Public Administration, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to a professional or administrative capacity.
  • Any combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.