Property Record Registrar

County Of Northumberland•Sunbury, PA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Record Registrar is responsible for the maintenance and update of county assessment property records, county maps, and assessed value reports. This includes making corrections and changes based on ownership information, real estate transfers, and preparing distribution lists or reports for entities such as the State Tax Equalization Board/Taxation Equalization Division, Realtors, and various Authorities.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Microsoft office program products.
Ability to independently research legal documents and surveys.
Working knowledge of legal descriptions and their correlation to mapping and the plotting of parcels.
Basic knowledge of drafting techniques, including the use of mapping software such as “Net Deed Plotter” software for plotting survey coordinates.
Familiarity with database maintenance.
High school diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent with some training or experience in drafting or technical drawing.

Nice To Haves

Two year degree or advanced training in drafting, technical drawing, and surveying preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Daily discovery of deeds and surveys using the Recorder of Deeds’ LANDEX system.
Prepare property records for maintenance by highlighting pertinent information on deeds and surveys.
Plot deed legal descriptions against parcel land descriptions.
Compare and corroborate deed information with existing parcel data, verifying property locations and acreages.
Make necessary changes to assessment records (property record card, TMS card) and county maps.
Update computer programs to maintain current ownership and physical description data.
Maintain a deed summary listing to identify missed deeds.
Assist the public, surveyors, lawyers, and other customers with parcel and/or assessment-related concerns.
Compile monthly reports of transfers and transfer values for filing with commissioner’s office, state offices, or other government entities.
Assemble monthly reports for distribution to tax collectors and for public viewing.
Cross-train with teammates in Assessment and the Tax Claims department.
Prepare Monthly STEB Reports.
Process Splits/add-ons/combinations.
Perform GI’s & map updates & reconciliation.
Enter all data from DEEDS into computer software system.
Responsible for Splits & Mapping.
Record all monthly sales & changes in the STEB book.
Process Glean & Green (CnG) application requests and assist with processing upon return.
Assist other county entities with aligning property information for emergency management.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Assessor, and/or Director.