Job Description

Join to apply for the Clerk III - Real Estate role at Johnson County Iowa

Base pay range: $24.91/hr - $29.88/hr

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Job Description

Definition and Duties: Under general supervision, perform transactions involving the transfer of real estate records and updating mapping systems and associated databases. Perform tasks that require cross-referencing and collaboration with other departments. Review legal documents to verify accuracy of information and format documents according to legal requirements and internal procedures.

Knowledge of:

• English language: grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary, punctuation, and proofreading.
• Mathematical computation and basic office and accounting skills.
• Basic terms, procedures, and techniques used in property description and record keeping.
• ESRIs ArcGIS software is preferred.

Ability to:

• Learn, apply, and articulate departmental policies, procedures, and software.
• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible, and trustworthy manner.
• Operate office equipment such as calculators, postage machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, and multi-line telephones.
• Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive.
• Interact effectively with individuals from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriate.
• Follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Have sufficient vision including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus, which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of material in electronic and hardcopy forms.
• Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication.
• Handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines, and solve problems appropriate to position.
• Be detail oriented by keeping accurate records and preparing reports.
• Stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, bend, twist, and reach as needed.
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete duties at various worksites.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work a flexible schedule and occasional overtime as needed.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience:

Associates degree in geography, geology, engineering, or related field and one year of office experience preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Specific Duties:

• Maintain up-to-date records of real estate transactions; enter data to update real estate records in accordance with documents submitted to the Auditors Office.
• Perform splits and combines of parcels.
• Transform legal descriptions from surveys or written in metes and bounds into an accurate visual format and incorporate them into County mapping systems; digitize source documents and update computer indexing.
• Proof documents for real estate transactions for errors, reconciling problems by contacting other County offices or individuals as necessary.
• Provide internal quality control for the Auditors office and other departments as needed.
• Review recorded deeds with complex legal descriptions and consult with attorneys or the owner(s) to resolve legal issues.
• Review requests for pending subdivision plats and plats of survey and provide needed information or documentation.
• Assist with specific queries from the public regarding real estate and taxes.
• Answer telephone calls and inquiries at the counter, including assisting applicants who request official documents according to Iowa law. Take messages and refer questions to appropriate personnel.
• Assist during election season with a variety of tasks that can include data entry, voter registration and early voting.
• Attend work-related meetings, training, and conferences as requested.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Perform other related duties for the Auditors office and the county.

Supplemental Description

Johnson County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. For assistance please contact: Human Resources at humanresources@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or 319-356-6003.

Compensation Grade

04

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Management

Industries

Government Administration

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Johnson County, a government entity, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The County complies with federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws and is committed to a lawful, nondiscriminatory and affirmative action hiring and employment process. The County will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act. The County encourages diversity and hiring for underserved communities and adheres to applicable nondiscrimination and affirmative action provisions.

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