Deed Analyst/Abstractor I - Property Appraiser Salary $15.07 - $24.91 Hourly Location Fl 32720, FL Job Type Full-Time Department Property Appraiser Job Number 19-00000 Closing 12/3/2018 11:59 PM Eastern Major Functions The County of Volusia is seeking a Deeds Analyst I for our Property Appraiser's Office. This position is located in Deland, Florida and will be responsible for technical work in making transfers of property based on deed or other conveyance, calculating land values, and assisting the public in questions relating to land parcels. Knowledge of paper and electronic filing is necessary for accurate record keeping. Candidate must be resourceful utilizing county resources and work effectively with minimal supervision. Customer service is important in this position as the candidate must be able to discuss/communicate with property owners and other necessary parties on site. Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Illustrative Duties ( NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position .) Updates tax roll by reviewing recorded documents, vital statistics, and other documentation requiring extensive data entry. Assists the public including county and state offices, real estate offices, lending institutions, engineering firms, surveyors, title companies, lawyers, owners and buyers, either in person or on the telephone relating to land and parcel ownership. Attends work on a regular and consistent basis. Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances. May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. One (1) year of experience in deed analysis or abstracting. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements such as one (1) year experience in a Property Appraiser's office, Title Company or Real Estate firm. Having met the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience working with data entry and Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of legal terminology used in tax assessment work. Knowledge of all types of deeds and instruments. Knowledge of the methods for granting and transferring title of property. Able to read and interpret a wide variety of maps, plats, aerial photographs and cartographic records. Able to understand laws and regulations affecting property appraisal. Able to express oneself clearly and concisely to the general public. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and county employees. Able to work under stressful conditions. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to work under stressful conditions. Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs. ADA REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demands : Sedentary work. Ability to see and hear. Arm, hand and finger dexterity. Environmental Demands: Inside work. Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional instructions, manuals, procedures; memos, summaries, legal descriptions; mechanical and technical drawings and layout work, maps. Ability to communicate technical ideas, theories and procedures to layman. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to perform shop math. Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. The County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes FRS (Florida Retirement System), paid leave, health coverage, tax deferral options and partial tuition refund. For a more detailed description of the County benefits, please HOLIDAYS The County of Volusia observes nine holidays annually: January 1 New Year's Day Third Monday in January Martin Luther King Day March or April Good Friday Last Monday in May Memorial Day July Independence Day First Monday in September Labor Day Fourth Thursday in November and following Friday (2-Day Holiday) Thanksgiving Day December 25 Christmas Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays. 01 NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration. I have read and understand the above statement. 02 Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in any of the following? Check all that apply. Deed Analysis Abstracting No Experience 03 If you selected any experience in the previous question please indicate the following: (1) number of years, (2) position title, and (3) the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered no experience, please indicate N/A 04 Do you have a comparable amount of experience in any of the following? (Select all that apply) Property Appraiser's office Title Company Real Estate Firm None of the above 05 If you selected any experience in the previous question please indicate the following: (1) number of years, (2) position title, and (3) the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered no experience, please indicate N/A 06 Are your proficient in creating and modifying Microsoft Word? Yes No 07 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list years of experience. 1 year or less 2 years 3 years 4 or more years No experience 08 Are your proficient in creating and modifying Microsoft Excel? Yes No 09 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list years of experience. 1 year or less 2 years 3 years 4 or more years No experience 10 Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in the following? Check all that apply. Data Entry Customer Service No Experience 11 If you selected any experience in the previous question please indicate the following: (1) number of years, (2) position title, and (3) the name of the agency/organization(s). If you answered no experience, please indicate N/A 12 Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia? Yes No 13 If you answered yes, please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered no please indicate N/A. 14 Where did you hear about this position? County of Volusia Daytona Beach News Journal ZipRecruiter.com Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In) Other 15 If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Required Question Agency County of Volusia Address 230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262 DeLand, Florida, 32720 Phone 386-736-5951