Land Records Specialist - Norfolk, United States - City of Norfolk, VA
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Land Records Specialist
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Land Records Specialist
Salary
$41, $67,135.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
12084
Department
City Assessor
Opening Date
05/03/2024
Closing Date
5/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
The City of Norfolk's City Assessor's Office is currently seeking a Land Records Specialist. This position coordinates and processes parcel reconfigurations (subdivisions, merges, corrections) within the Assessors Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System (CAMA). Performs technical in-depth research on existing parcel configurations, title issues, prior land use and assessment history. Analyzes legal descriptions to properly identify the property involved in transactions; determine if an existing parcel is to be split or merged; determine if a correction is necessary to correct previous errors. Ensures changes in ownership or parcel configurations are entered into the assessment software system in a timely and accurate manner. Prepares various reports, maintains databases, and enters parcel data into the CAMA software system.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
+ Converts subdivision and condominium plats, deed splits and other parcel reconfigurations into new parcels for assessment purposes.
+ Accumulates and researches information needed to convey property ownership through deeds, wills, surveys, plats, death certificates and other title records. Communicates closely with Planning, Surveys, Rights of Way, City Attorney and GIS to insure accurate parcel creation or reconfiguration.
+ Performs legal research in response to requests from property owners, appraisers, attorneys, other City departments, mortgage lenders, for assistance in title issues, prior land use, and assessment history.
+ Advises GIS Specialist/Technician of issues affecting land parcels.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year Associate Degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondent school in real estate assessment, real estate law, paralegal, legal research, or related field.
Two years' experience as a paralegal in real estate, or related field.
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.
+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
+ Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicants school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
+ Less than High School Diploma/GED
+ High School Diploma/GED
+ Some College (6 months or more)
+ Vocational/Technical Degree
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess at least two years experience as a paralegal in real estate, or related field?
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+ No
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