Salary: $19.87 - $25.83 Hourly
Location : Beaufort
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400266
Division: Finance
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 06/19/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description

The Real Property Transfer Clerk analyzes and processes real property title changes: i.e., sales, inheritances, trusts, new subdivisions, splits, and acreage changes and creates as well as makes corrections to the real property information the system for Beaufort County. Incumbents verify that the information is correct; process corrections when necessary; if unable to match information, suspend processing deeds pending further research; respond to taxpayer inquiries, and create new subdivisions annually.
Examples of Duties

• Verifies that the information is correct for names, property descriptions, lot numbers, acreage, plat book, and page; pulls up the chain of titles to make sure that the dates, book and page, consideration, and type of deed matches; transfers the property into the new owner's names; and sets aside deeds that need further research.
• After the transfer is complete, stamps the deed with the parcel number; verifies one last time; and for multiple parcels, stamps each parcel.
• Annually creates subdivisions by taking new subdivision plats and entering them into the system; parcel numbers and acreage in the system from new survey maps that were created the year before, and processes parcel splits, line reconfigurations, and acreage changes.
• Records any changes to the properties into the system.
• Provides customer assistance to citizens, other departments, and/or other interested parties with questions about deeds, transfers, meets, and bounds either at the front desk or on the phone.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paralegal Certification desired
• Two (2) years of related office support or real property work experience
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word/Excel)
• Excellent customer service skills

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have two (2) year of office support or real property experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Paralegal certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question