The Upshur County Clerk is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy County Clerk. This is a full-time role with benefits, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to the following: performing general duties of a Deputy County Clerk, recording and transcribing meeting minutes, indexing official records, drafting correspondence, data entry, assisting with election preparation, supporting accounts payable and payroll functions.  Preferred skills include proficiency in spreadsheets with familiarity in mail merge tools. 

Applications are available at the County Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of the Upshur County Courthouse, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Applications received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025 will be reviewed; however, applications may be considered until position is filled.  Please send your completed application, resume and letter of interest to:

Office of the County Clerk
Carol J. Smith, County Clerk
40 West Main Street, Room 101
Buckhannon, WV  26201

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with the public. Applicants must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Please do not make phone inquiries about this position.  Upshur County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability—whether actual or perceived.  Upshur County maintains a drug-free and tobacco-free work environment.