Help wanted: Lenoir County Tax Department - Land Records Specialist

LAND RECORDS SPECIALIST - Salary Range: $36,290 - $55,220

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under general supervision of the Tax Administrator, performs administrative and technical work managing the land records of the real estate department, processing changes in real property records, performing statutory audits, assisting citizens, attorneys and appraisers, calculating deferred taxes and annexation due, preparing and submitting various applications, recording data in computerized files, assisting in listing of real property and providing general information to the public on tax laws and policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• General knowledge of the geographical areas and subdivisions of the County.
• Working knowledge of procedures, laws, maps, form and records used in real estate transfers and their relationships to other tax needs and functions.
• Working knowledge or the North Carolina Machinery Act and County tax policies affecting real property.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and of common forms and machines used in the preparation and storage of tax and office records.
• Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in computing figures accurately and rapidly.
• Ability to use popular computer-driven word processing and file maintenance programs (such as; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.)
• Ability to type accurately at a moderate rate of speed.
• Ability to exercise some independent judgment in the performance of duties, but refer questions involving complex interpretations of tax laws policies to higher authority.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in contact with the general public, and in explaining tax laws and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to determine errors and inconsistencies n deed descriptions and utilize the information available to achieve the best configuration of a parcel.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Tax related field experience preferred but not required. Graduation from high school and moderate experience in real estate, administrative support customer service work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma and 2 years of experience in clerical and financial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must successfully complete Property Tax Listing and Assessing within the first two years of employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. On-line applications must be submitted to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER