Recorder of Deeds

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Recorder of Deeds

$148,172.00 - $190,823.00

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of a Recorder of Deeds. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Real Property Tax Administration (RPTA), Recorder of Deeds (ROD). The incumbent serves as the Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia and is responsible for providing senior leadership and operational oversight for all functions related to the recordation, indexing, and preservation of legal documents affecting property ownership within the District.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Directing and overseeing the receipt, review, and recordation of deeds, deeds of trust, liens, court judgments
• Ensuring accurate maintenance and indexing of property ownership records
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to modernize systems, digitize workflows, and enhance customer service
• Providing technical and procedural guidance to managers and staff
• Ensuring all fees, taxes, and related charges are collected and accounted for in accordance with legislative and fiscal requirements
• Reviewing and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations governing the Office
• Overseeing quality control and data integrity of recorded documents; responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Developing performance metrics to evaluate productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
• Representing the Office in meetings with OCFO leadership, legal representatives, title industry professionals, and the public
• Providing leadership in staff training, mentoring, and professional development
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Seven (7) years of progressive experience providing senior leadership and operational oversight for programs or functions related to the recordation, indexing, and preservation of legal documents affecting property-related public records. This experience must include legal and regulatory compliance oversight, policy interpretation, strategic planning, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the incumbent must have at least two (2) years of experience supervising staff, including subordinate supervisors, in a records administration or legal compliance environment.

For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dc and reference announcement number: 26-AD-OTR-0001.

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay: $148,172.00 - $190,823.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024