Transfer Clerk/Mapping Technician
Alamosa County
Full-time
On-site
Alamosa, Colorado, United States
$19 - $21 USD hourly
ALAMOSA COUNTY, County Assessor, Transfer Clerk/Mapping Technician
REPORTS TO: County Assessor, Deputy Assessor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $19.00-$21.00/hour DOE
DATE ADOPTED: January 2025
CLOSE DATE: February 4, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of clerical duties in the maintenance of real estate and/or ownership records, maintains and updates maps based on changes of legal records. Assists the public with property information on the telephone or over the counter.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department.)
REPORTS TO: County Assessor, Deputy Assessor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $19.00-$21.00/hour DOE
DATE ADOPTED: January 2025
CLOSE DATE: February 4, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of clerical duties in the maintenance of real estate and/or ownership records, maintains and updates maps based on changes of legal records. Assists the public with property information on the telephone or over the counter.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department.)
- Transfers all property according to recorded deed or instrument.
- Tracks and sends out TD1000’s, agricultural land questionnaires, and vacant land questionnaires.
- Responsible for processing property splits/combinations
- Responsible for defining new subdivision boundaries.
- Maintains files in a numeric system for subdivisions/splits and mapping updates with corresponding mapping numbers.
- Coordinates all mapping updates (online GIS and in-house maps) with appropriate vendor(s).
- Contacts relevant parties of discrepancies in legal description or variances in recorded names, assures TD-1000 accompanies all transfers, and asses a penalty for all transfers without a TD-1000.
- Maintains a list of all land developers and sends out annual questionnaires.
- Interacts with the citizens of Alamosa County, establishes a good working rapport and provides information to citizens.
- Answers phone and assists the public at the front counter.
- Keeps a complete inventory of office furniture and personal property located in the Alamosa County Assessor’s Office.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are the minimum qualifications one must have as well as a representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Knowledge:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions and work environment described below are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.)Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard at an efficient speed. This may involve repetitive hand movements and fine coordination. Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, and lift up to 25 pounds. Job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
- Knowledge of statutes and title standards concerning real estate
- Knowledge of the principles and terminology related to real property transfers
- Familiar with concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Effective communication skills to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
- Intermediate level computer skills to learn and operate software specific to Assessors Office
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills primarily Excel and Word
- Data entry skill with minimal errors to input and retrieve data to transfer property ownership and help establish boundaries for property value
- Perform mathematical computations to complete basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems associated with assigned duties.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate with other county employees and the general public
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to interpret deeds, legal descriptions, maps and plats
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Minimum of one-year experience related to real estate transfers and/or title research.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year accredited college or technical school relative to the work performed preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions and work environment described below are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.)Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard at an efficient speed. This may involve repetitive hand movements and fine coordination. Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, and lift up to 25 pounds. Job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age (over 40), national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family status or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age (over 40), national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family status or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.