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County recorder reports 7.2% increase in recorded documents, flags staffing gap and seeks part-time help
Summary
Sheridan County recorder Edith told commissioners the office processed about 17,743 documents year-to-date (a 7.2% increase), reported a chief deputy resignation effective Oct. 1 and said she will return with a proposal for part-time lunch coverage to handle increased workload.
Sheridan County Recorder Edith reported to the board that recorded documents have increased about 7.2% compared with the same time last year, from 16,471 to roughly 17,743 documents. She said the increased volume is affecting vehicle titles and other recording lanes and acknowledged a forthcoming vacancy: her chief deputy moved up a planned December resignation to October 1.
Edith said the office will not replace the chief deputy with a full-time hire immediately; instead she plans to return with a proposal to hire part-time help to cover lunches and peak times. She emphasized the office’s reliance on online recording, implemented in 2017, which allowed staff reductions and remains an important efficiency. Edith said recruitment for experienced applicants has been difficult and she would consider training less-experienced candidates who might build a long-term county career.
Commissioners offered to help publicize the vacancy on local media programs and social channels; Edith said she will prepare budget numbers and a report on tasks the departing position handles.
