Senior Property Transfer Lead & Records Specialist

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey is seeking a Senior Property Transfer Clerk in the Assessor, Clerk-Recorder's Office to lead staff responsible for reviewing and processing property ownership documents. You will interpret recorded documents, resolve ownership discrepancies, and ensure timely property transfer determinations.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, training abilities, and the capacity to manage competing priorities while keeping constituent service as a top priority.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in property transfer or a comparable role.
• Knowledge of legal terminology pertaining to property transfers.
• Ability to train and supervise subordinate clerical staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff responsible for reviewing and processing property ownership documents.
• Interpret recorded documents and resolve ownership discrepancies.
• Coordinate workflow with other sections and develop procedures.
• Assist the public, title companies, and legal representatives with inquiries.
• Train, assign, and review the work of subordinate clerical staff.
• Prepare correspondence requiring interpretation of property records.
• Support more complex property transfers and maintain mapping systems.

Skills

Lead staff

Training

Customer service

Verbal communication

Job description

County of Monterey is seeking a Senior Property Transfer Clerk in the Assessor, Clerk-Recorder's Office to lead staff responsible for reviewing and processing property ownership documents. You will interpret recorded documents, resolve ownership discrepancies, and ensure timely property transfer determinations.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, training abilities, and the capacity to manage competing priorities while keeping constituent service as a top priority.