Property Descriptions Specialist
Polk County
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Job summary
Polk County in Des Moines, IA seeks a Property Description Assistant to support the public and county staff by researching property legal descriptions, deeds, and plat maps. You will review documents from the Recorder's Office, identify parcels, and update the real estate records with accurate owner changes and parcel divisions.
Responsibilities include answering inquiries in person or by phone, researching property histories, and maintaining organized files.
Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent
- At least 1 year experience interpreting legal descriptions or real estate maps
- Ability to research and analyze maps and legal documents
- Strong proofreading and attention to accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Responsibilities
- Assist the public and professionals with property legal descriptions
- Research property history using transfer books and maps
- Review legal documents and locate parcels in records
- Enter and verify changes in real estate computer files
- Maintain and organize files of processed documents
- Refer complex documents to property description technicians
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Job description
Polk County in Des Moines, IA seeks a Property Description Assistant to support the public and county staff by researching property legal descriptions, deeds, and plat maps. You will review documents from the Recorder's Office, identify parcels, and update the real estate records with accurate owner changes and parcel divisions.
Responsibilities include answering inquiries in person or by phone, researching property histories, and maintaining organized files.
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