Title Examiner - Assessor's Office Job at Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, NM

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  • Dona Ana County
  • Las Cruces, NM

Job Description

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

 

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Under the direction of the Title Examiner Supervisor, performs a variety of specialized functions relating to conveyances of real property and maintaining Assessor’s records. Assist the public and administrative support functions.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.



  • Data entry of information related to real property transfers and tax exemptions, including but not limited to property owner names and transfer document information.



  • Review, examine and process deeds, land contracts, and other real property conveyances to establish ownership for Assessor’s records.



  • Provide the public and other Doña Ana County Departments with information regarding deeds, chains of title, subdivision maps, and other information affecting real property ownership and transfers.



  • Understand and respond to real property ownership questions from the public and other Doña Ana County Departments.



  • Conduct research into problem accounts and/or customer concerns regarding real property ownership and Assessor’s records.



  • Contacts real estate owners, title companies, attorneys, and others by telephone, email, or mail to correct deficiencies in transfer documents.



  • Participate in Doña Ana County and Assessor Department training.



  • Provide reports to the Title Examiner Supervisor and/or County Assessor regarding department activity and production.



  • Responsible for knowing and abiding by all Doña Ana County and Assessor Department policies and procedures.


 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.


  • Other duties may be assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

B. Experience. Two (2) years of experience in examining real estate transfer documents, chains of title and other matters related to real estate ownership. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. Must have a current valid NM or TX driver’s license.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background check, driver’s license record.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge : Chain of title, real estate property ownership interests, and legal descriptions pertaining to real estate ownership; principles and practices of real property title examination; laws, statutes, regulations and ordinances affecting documents and real property title processes; understand and respond to land ownership questions from the public relating to Assessor’s records; understand and analyze various types of legal descriptions and documents; Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, basic arithmetic; general office practices and procedures.

Skills : Analyze and process various types of deeds and other documents; computer literacy with applicable software; communicate effectively; utilize necessary computer applications and answer telephone inquiries; maintain accurate records and attention to detail; maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

Abilities : Exercise independent judgment; use initiative and independent judgment while recognizing when to refer matters to the attention of the Title Examiner Supervisor; understand and follow broad or complex instructions; general office equipment operation.

 

Compensation Range

$16.73 - $26.76

 

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

 

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.

Salary/Compensation: $16.73 - $26.76 per hour

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Dona Ana County

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