Assessor-Recorder Senior Office Specialist - Office of the Assessor-Recorder (4215) - (158125)
Assessor-Recorder Senior Office Specialist - Office of the Assessor-Recorder (4215) - (158125)
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Other essential duties may include but are not limited to:
- Performs highly-specialized technical work and analysis requiring in-depth knowledge and a high level of independence involving review and processing of real property transactions and/or complex document recording processes within the Assessor-Recorders Office; receives examines evaluates and records deeds reconveyances releases of liens judgments marriage certificates and various legal and other documents; interprets various codes statutes and ordinance in examining and recording a wide variety of complex documents; performs detailed and complex document examination to ensure sufficiency completeness jurisdiction appropriateness for recording and/or adherence to legal codes and state and county recording requirements; provides follow up with customers and other parties as appropriate to resolve problems; refers customers to other Office staff and/or outside agencies as required on committees and task forces.
- Ensures compliance with the Transfer Tax Ordinance by reviewing change of ownership transactions; requests and analyzes documentation of proof of exemption; and collects transfer taxes in real-time in accordance with the Revenue and Taxation Code and State and local tax laws and ordinances.
- Searches deeds to determine real property ownership; receives and verifies records supporting property statements.
- Receives and collects payments for a wide range of complex service fees based on Revenue and Taxation codes as well as state and local tax laws and ordinances; issues receipts and accounts for money received by balancing records. May receive and collect payments of recordable documents; balance cash receipts and receivables; prepare balance sheets and processing forms; and post receivables and credit appropriate accounts.
- Provides complex technical information in person on the phone and via email and regular mail regarding policies and procedures pertaining to recording requirements assessment and recording laws regulations policies and procedures to attorneys government agencies and the public.
- Performs technical tax assessment activities by reviewing and evaluating real property transactions such as grant deeds quitclaim deeds affidavits of death court orders final decrees of distribution leases foreclosure sales deeds and other documents; researches property rolls to verify changes in ownership transfer of property boundary discrepancies and overlap or breaks in the chain of title for real property; makes recommendations regarding property transfer tax and other assessments based on State and County laws and codes.
- Provides technical assistance to professional appraisers pertaining to real property appraisals; collects structural classification data in the field or in the office for residential dwellings apartment complexes commercial concerns and industrial firms; notes construction characteristics related to foundation exterior interior plumbing lighting and heating; determines shape classifications using perimeter and square footage calculations; takes photographs of structures.
- Gathers property and/or business data to determine welfare tax exemption status; gathers and tabulates data to determine appropriate exemption percentage allowable; inspects property based on application information and other data; and prepares inspection reports; explains exemption programs; eligibility requirements; evaluates program applications and determines eligibility based on well defined pre-established criteria; responds to and researches complaints regarding determinations; works with other divisions and the Tax Collectors Office to ensure that exemption accounts are adjusted appropriately.
- Researches and compiles property value data; identifies comparable sales; searches deeds to determine delivered prices; provides technical support for cost analyses and/or income analyses for both real and business/personal property; receives and verifies records supporting property statements from public accountants for client firms; researches gathers and tabulates data from financial and operating statements.
- Explains appraisal procedures and policies to builders contractors real estate brokers and the general public; serves as a technical liaison to various agents regarding appraisal processes.
- Maintains and updates statistical data; prepares and maintains complex statistical reports.
- May serve as a lead worker by directing and monitoring the work of a small group of subordinate employees and serving as a technical resource regarding the more complex work issues in the unit. May be required to provide training to entry level classifications.
- Operates personal computers computer terminals and other equipment to research databases documents and records and locate requested information; provides and/or sends copies of requested documents according to Office policies and procedures.
- Types and prepares a wide variety of correspondence forms and complex documents; independently initiates correspondence pertaining to areas of assignment.
- Performs other technical administrative duties; attends meetings and trainings; may serve on committees and task forces.
- Reviews and examines documents to ensure recording standards are met accurately input appropriate codes indexing fields and document characteristics to correctly cashier recording fees/transfer taxes or rejections ensuring proper workflow routing document retrieval and the preservation of the public record.
- May include additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications establish the education training experience special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Pattern I
Experience: Three (3) years equivalent to or higher than a 4213 Assessor-Recorder Office Assistant in the City/County of San Francisco; OR
Pattern II
Experience: Two (2) years equivalent to or higher than a 4214 Assessor-Recorder Office Specialist in the City/County of San Francisco; OR
Pattern III
Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester (or equivalent quarter) units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration accounting or a closely-related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible legal document technical review researching documents and processing experience preferably in a legal environment or county Assessor or Recorders office including two (2) years performing journey-level duties comparable to or higher than those assigned to the class of 4214 Assessor-Recorder Office Specialist in the City/County of San Francisco.
Substitution:
1) Additional specialized assessment/recording-related experience may substitute for the above-required education on a year-for-year basis where one year of experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units OR
2) Possession of Certificate of Recognition certifying that the applicant has successfully completed the Recordable Document Examiner course administered by the County Recorders Association of California may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience described in Pattern III of the Minimum Qualifications.
Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found here.
Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:
- Written Multiple-Choice Examination - (Weight: 100%)
Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice examination designed to measure their relative knowledge skills and abilities in job-related areas.
The multiple-choice examination content may include but not be limited to:
Knowledge of: advanced policies procedures terminology & practices pertaining to technical county assessment & recording practices; laws regulations and requirements that apply to county assessment and recording administrative procedures; advanced office practices & procedures including methods of researching gathering tabulating and reporting technical data; principles practices & methods of customer service; business data processing principles & practices including the uses of computer equipment correct English usage including grammar spelling & punctuation. Skill of: basic arithmetic. Ability to: establish & maintain effective working relationships including the relationship between the Assessor-Recorder Controller & Tax Collectors offices; perform a wide range of technical duties pertaining to county assessment & recording and services activities; review evaluate record & interpret complex information including customer eligibility for welfare exemption programs processing property transactions and/or examining documents to ensure recording standards are met; research a variety of sources to gather data pertaining to historic reproduction & replacement costs for property whose value could be impacted by the results of such research; organize & maintain data files & records; prioritize work & perform multiple activities; communicate effectively in-person on the phone or in writing with correct grammar punctuation & spelling.
The multiple-choice exam will be administered either online or in a paper format. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.
Candidate scores on this exam may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles when directed by the Human Resources Director.
Date(s) of Examination: Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the exact date time and location to report to the examination.
Note: A passing score on the Written Multiple-Choice Examination must be achieved in order to be placed on the Eligible List.
Additional Information :
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established so applicants can view the ranks final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information including names of applicants on the eligible list shall not be made public unless required by law. However an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g. as a result of appeals) as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification please see certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Ten (10). The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About The Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Veterans Preference
- Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
HOW TO APPLY
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Applicants will receive a confirmation email from that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the recruitment analyst Stella Choi at .
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
