Property Specialist II

GRADE 2114
Pay Range $46,446 - $67,787

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform specialized/technical data entry and maintains accurate records such as property records, deeds and wills.This career ladder series position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Enters data from deeds and other records into permanent assessment records.
  • Inputs and extracts assessment data from computer terminal for research and update.
  • Inputs new parcels created by major and minor subdivisions and by combinations and splits.
  • Inputs revisions made to existing parcels by new surveys.
  • Receives, organizes, distributes and tracks building permits.
  • Maintains accurate records regarding property ownership.
  • Reviews complex information and conducts research for verification.
  • Compiles real estate sale prices using data extracted from deeds.
  • Receives telephone calls and supplies routine information or refers calls to proper party.
  • Assists the public in researching property information and completing tax-exempt forms.
  • Assists in calculating roll-back assessments for agricultural parcels.
  • Investigates claims made on exemption applications when necessary.
  • Enter mobile home ownership updates into permanent assessment records
  • Research and enter mobile home data received from DMV records
  • Performs general clerical and office duties as required.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by six (6) months of data entry or clerical support experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Additional Requirements

Ability to perform complex tasks involving deeds, wills, surveys, and property records; ability to prepare written reports from records; ability to make independent decisions in accordance with regulations and policies, ability to perform accurate mathematical computations; good judgment and courtesy; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; ability to handle complaints and difficult public contact situations; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires fingering, and repetitive motions.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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