Land Records Administrative Specialist (Public Service)

Socket.dev; Minnesota; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stearns County is seeking an Administrative Specialist for the Land Records team in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Department. The role focuses on accurate records management, property issues support, and strong customer service. Detail-oriented and team-focused candidates thrive here.

Responsibilities include assisting the public, managing special assessments, and ensuring accurate property records and taxes. Regular training and collaboration with internal teams are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One year of post-secondary education and two years of related experience OR four years of related experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assists public with inquiries such as identifying property ownership, legal descriptions, taxes, special assessments and property address information to provide professional and helpful customer service.
• Coordinates and manages special assessment administration to assure special assessments are accurately reconciled, posted, collected and reported.
• Reviews, researches, verifies and interprets legal documents presented for property transfer for accuracy and completeness and to determine ownership and encumbrances to ensure accurate property and tax records.
• Conducts initial approval of legal descriptions for internal and external customers to ensure accurate legal descriptions for property records.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of post-secondary education + 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stearns County is seeking an Administrative Specialist for the Land Records team in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Department. The role focuses on accurate records management, property issues support, and strong customer service. Detail-oriented and team-focused candidates thrive here.

Responsibilities include assisting the public, managing special assessments, and ensuring accurate property records and taxes. Regular training and collaboration with internal teams are part of the job.