Real Property Transfer Clerk

Colleton County; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County Government is seeking a Real Property Transfer Clerk for the Assessor’s Office in Walterboro, SC. The successful candidate will analyze deeds, update records, and assist with property ownership questions under supervision.

Responsibilities include receiving deeds, recording transfers, maintaining the records database, and providing information to callers and visitors. Requires an Associate’s Degree or two years of related experience, and a pre-employment screen.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or two years of related experience.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Hourly pay range $17.72–$22.31 (DOQ).

Responsibilities

• Analyze deeds and other documents for accuracy of property transferred and maintain proper chain of title.
• Consult with property owners, attorneys, paralegals, surveyors, and other public officials to answer questions or to ensure appropriate transfer.
• Update and maintain records database with new transfer information as to ownership, deed reference, plat reference, legal descriptions, sales information, qualification and reassessment requirements.
• Receive real estate deeds and other legal documents as recorded in the ROD office making proper identification of transferred property and affix Assessor’s endorsement.
• Record all information to property records for each transfer.
• Update and maintain database for all manufactured housing.
• Conduct special research assignments for property ownership as assigned by the Deputy Assessor and Assessor.
• Answer telephone providing accurate information to callers and/or forward to appropriate personnel, screening calls, and taking messages as necessary.
• Participate in greeting and assisting office visitors providing information on property assessments and assist with special assessment applications, and address change forms as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Colleton County Government is accepting applications/resumes for the position of Real Property Transfer Clerk in the Assessor’s Office. The successful candidate will under close to general supervision:

• Analyze deeds and other documents for accuracy of property transferred and maintain proper chain of title. Consult with property owners, attorneys, paralegals, surveyors, and other public officials to answer questions or to ensure appropriate transfer.
• Update and maintain records database with new transfer information as to ownership, deed reference, plat reference, legal descriptions, sales information, qualification and reassessment requirements.
• Receive real estate deeds and other legal documents as recorded in the ROD office making proper identification of transferred property and affix Assessor’s endorsement.
• Record all information to property records for each transfer.
• Update and maintain database for all manufactured housing
• Conduct special research assignments for property ownership as assigned by the Deputy Assessor and Assessor.
• Answer telephone providing accurate information to callers and/or forward to appropriate personnel, screening calls, and taking messages as necessary.
• Participate in greeting and assisting office visitors providing information on property assessments and assist with special assessment applications, and address change forms as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requires an Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of experience in business, real estate, paralegal services or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment drug screen and a satisfactory background check required.

The SC Works Colleton Center is located at 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC29488.

The position will remain open until filled. Only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.

Colleton County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $17.72 to $22.31 (DOQ)