Public Service Specialist - Auditor/Treasurer - Real Estate

Sherburne County; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherburne County seeks a Public Service Specialist - Real Estate to process land conveyances, calculate and collect taxes, and balance large funds for the county. The role supports DVS duties and election tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state procedures.

Based in Elk River, MN, the position contributes to a growing county culture emphasizing service, accountability, and community wellbeing. Applicants should have strong customer service skills and administrative experience in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• 1 year post-secondary education preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of administrative or customer service experience in government or public sector.
• 4+ years of administrative support experience in similar settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Processes mortgages, deeds, plats, splits, annexations, and other land conveyances.
• Calculates and collects taxes, assessments, and penalties.
• Balances and receipts large funds into cash drawer.
• Assist with Driver & Vehicle Services (DVS) duties and election voting/registration tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service at counter, phone, and email.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Government office experience

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year post-secondary education

Two years experience in admin support

Four years experience in admin support

Job description

The Public Service Specialist - Real Estate position processes mortgages, deeds, plats, splits, annexations and other large land conveyances for Sherburne County. This position is responsible for calculating and collecting current and delinquent taxes, assessments, and penalties. Accurately verifying and collecting monies received from other County departments, balancing, and receipting large funds into cash drawer. In addition, this position may assist in our Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) unit and with election voting and registration duties.

This position is based out of the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, MN.

Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life.

As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose.

Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Analyzes and scrutinizes documents such as deeds, mortgages, plats, splits, annexations and other large land conveyances for accurate and complete legal descriptions, names and dates.

Calculate and collect in accordance with statue state deed tax and mortgage registration tax as well as any property taxes, green acres and any special assessments that are due on these conveyances. Verifying information on State of MN eCRV is accurate, entering sale information into tax system and routing to Assessor's Office.

Calculate and collect current and delinquent taxes, assessments, and penalties daily. Verify and balance these monies to the penny in addition to monies received from other departments within the county. Receipt large funds into cash drawer.

Calculate, bill and receipt Green Acre/Rural Preserve deferred tax payback and manage collection files.

Process tax forfeited land payments and confession of judgement payments. Receipt payments into Cash Drawer program for receipt.

Maintain electronic balancing sheet for end of day balancing for all County departments collecting funds including property tax. Prepares county funds for bank deposit.

Provide back-up for completion of mobile home tax verification.

Process Standard, Real and Enhanced Driver's License and ID's verifying credentials and documents using the various systems to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud. In addition, process Disability Certificates and updates CDL and Medical Certifications.

Assist with elections, administer absentee voting, attends necessary trainings and audits as scheduled.

Maintain transfer book and Certificate of Real Estate Values (CRV) information in separate programs.

Provide excellent customer service for requests at the counter, on the phone and by email.

Attend meetings, trainings & education as directed to maintain professional competency.

High School Diploma or GED; and

One year of post-secondary education; and

Two years of experience providing administrative support in customer service, government office, or similar office environment; or

Four years of experience providing administrative support in customer service, government office, or similar office environment.

Work in related government agency is preferred.

Interviews will take place first week of November. Selected candidates will be contacted via email.