Property Transfer Specialist
- Full-Time
- Placerville, CA
- County Of El Dorado
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADOThe County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The Assessor's Office is responsible for maintaining the inventory of all assessable property in the county and preparing the various assessment rolls which are the basis of the property tax bills. Revenues from property tax assessments benefit the public by funding public schools and services provided by the County and special districts.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Bring your knowledge of real estate and keen attention to detail to the County and join the team of professionals in the Assessor's Office as a Property Transfer Specialist. One will have the opportunity to analyze various legal property-related documents to determine appropriate actions and assist the public with questions regarding the process of various documents.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal Property Transfer Specialist candidate is someone with strong attention to detail, organizational skills and is experienced working with legal documents relating to real property.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in the application will not be accepted):
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an Assessor's office, Recorder's Office, or title company, or equivalent office experience working with legal descriptions and/or legal documents relating to real property at a level equivalent to the County's class of Assessment Technician II. College-level coursework in a related field is desirable.
NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Property Transfer Specialist, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Liz Hess in Human Resources at elizabeth.hess@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Property Transfer Specialist. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
We currently have the following vacancies:
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face-covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
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ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The Assessor's Office is responsible for maintaining the inventory of all assessable property in the county and preparing the various assessment rolls which are the basis of the property tax bills. Revenues from property tax assessments benefit the public by funding public schools and services provided by the County and special districts.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Bring your knowledge of real estate and keen attention to detail to the County and join the team of professionals in the Assessor's Office as a Property Transfer Specialist. One will have the opportunity to analyze various legal property-related documents to determine appropriate actions and assist the public with questions regarding the process of various documents.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Resolve ownership questions and clarify understanding of property transfers through probate proceedings and court determinations as they relate to various beneficial interest conveyances and proportional interest transfers.
- Clarify conflicting ownership issues by reviewing and evaluating various elements of tax and estate planning device provisions.
- Answer questions from the public regarding changes to property ownership and specialty transfers; explain the application of the Government Code, Revenue and Taxation Code or other statutes and regulations.
- Enter a variety of information into a computerized system with a high degree of accuracy; determine and apply proper codes and initiate transactions.
- Maintain logs, files, and statistical information pertaining to processed legal documents and records.
- Perform general office support work, including filing, operation of standard office equipment, and operation of computer equipment and a variety of software.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal Property Transfer Specialist candidate is someone with strong attention to detail, organizational skills and is experienced working with legal documents relating to real property.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in the application will not be accepted):
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an Assessor's office, Recorder's Office, or title company, or equivalent office experience working with legal descriptions and/or legal documents relating to real property at a level equivalent to the County's class of Assessment Technician II. College-level coursework in a related field is desirable.
NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Property Transfer Specialist, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Liz Hess in Human Resources at elizabeth.hess@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Property Transfer Specialist. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
We currently have the following vacancies:
- One (1) full-time vacancy in the Assessor's Office.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face-covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems