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* This is an In-Office Position, Not Remote * Compensation: $21.54 - $26.02 hourly DOE Application Period Ends: Open Until Filled Job SummaryThe principal function of a Plat Technician is to review and process deeds, update changes in ownership and monitor real property transfers. The work requires specific techniques and involves performing complex processes related to platting, legal description reading and interpretation, and property closure analysis. The work is performed under the general supervision of the GIS/Land Records Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment. Key Responsibilities• Property Record Documentation:o Reviews and processes deeds, escrow contracts, divorce decrees, probates, trustee deeds and other legal documentso Prepares and records changes on property records o Assigns tax numbers to metes and bounds descriptions o Performs data entry to reflect changes in property ownership or boundaries and posts the same to assessor’s recordso Maintains property companion sheets showing property histories o Conducts research to remedy property and/or ownership problemso Updates assessor maps to reflect property ownership, boundary, annexation, or other changeso Maintains acreage drain values for County drain districtso Research legal descriptions for rights-of-ways, easements, and other existing property features • Customer Service:o Corresponds with citizens, other agencies, lenders, and other business and professional agencies; responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely mannero Prepares and sells copies of maps, documents, and records for the publico Prepares invoices for customer accounts • Other Duties:o Balances cash drawer at end of dayo Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices. o Other duties as assigned Qualifications Skills and Abilities:• Legal documents, technical terminology, deeds, property descriptions, metes and bounds descriptions• Operation of standard office equipment and specialized computer, mapping, and drafting equipment• Bookkeeping and basic accounting methods and techniques• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality • Maintain detailed and accurate records and data• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing• Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks Special Qualifications • Must successfully complete a background investigation Education and Experience• High school diploma or GED equivalency • Previous office or mapping experience is preferred• One-year general office or customer service experience preferred• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered Essential Physical Abilities• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, and/or quickly• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review, and organize documents• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permit the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks • Ability to lift 25lbs DisclaimerTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
