Tax Foreclosure & Public Records Specialist

Fairbanks North Star Borough; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to support the tax foreclosure process. You will assist the public and borough departments by explaining foreclosure steps, coordinating payments, and preparing required notices and documents.

The role involves filing, record-keeping, and maintaining the borough’s foreclosure database, with regular field and office duties during a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of progressively responsible office experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Access; data entry and 10-key adding machine skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Borough insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tax foreclosure property filing system and confidential information in line with policy.
• Provide information to taxpayers on the foreclosure process and coordinate payments.
• Prepare notices, deeds, certificates of redemption, and accompanying documents.
• File documents with Alaska Court System and record with State Recorder’s Office.
• Update tax foreclosure databases and maintain the Borough’s foreclosure web page.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Access

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree / two years coursework substitute

Tools

ArcView

Job description

Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to support the tax foreclosure process. You will assist the public and borough departments by explaining foreclosure steps, coordinating payments, and preparing required notices and documents.

The role involves filing, record-keeping, and maintaining the borough’s foreclosure database, with regular field and office duties during a standard Monday–Friday schedule.