Property Description Research Specialist

Polk County, IA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County is seeking a detail-oriented staff member to assist the public with property legal descriptions and maintain accurate real estate records. The role involves researching property histories, reviewing deeds and contracts, and updating tax parcels and maps.

The position requires careful data entry, proofreading, and the ability to interpret legal documentation. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, researching property history, updating the real estate computer file, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries in person and by phone, assisting the public, county staff, engineers, agents, attorneys, abstractors and professionals regarding property legal descriptions, lot sizes, valuations, taxes, ownership and addresses.

Skills

Property descriptions knowledge

Legal documents knowledge

Homestead & military exemptions

Reading map symbology

Property tax cycle knowledge

Office practices

Proofreading

Typing skills

Draw legal descriptions

Data extraction from maps/docs

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Customer service & courtesy

Decision making (small)

PC operation

Mathematical calculations

Maintain accurate records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience interpreting legal descriptions / platting maps / real estate search

Any equivalent education/experience

Tools

Real estate computer system

Job description

Polk County is seeking a detail-oriented staff member to assist the public with property legal descriptions and maintain accurate real estate records. The role involves researching property histories, reviewing deeds and contracts, and updating tax parcels and maps.

The position requires careful data entry, proofreading, and the ability to interpret legal documentation. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, researching property history, updating the real estate computer file, and