Property Records Specialist

Grand Forks County • Grand Forks, ND

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Forks County is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our Finance & Tax team as a Property Records Specialist. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate property records and tax information for the county. If you enjoy organization, problem-solving, working with detailed information, and providing excellent customer service, this may be the opportunity for you. Every property transaction—from buying and selling property to creating new lots and processing tax credits—depends on accurate records. As a Property Records Specialist, you will help ensure property ownership information, tax records, and legal descriptions are accurate while assisting residents, businesses, and other government agencies.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and enjoys working with records and data.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Provides professional, courteous customer service.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable learning and applying state laws, regulations, and county procedures related to property records and taxation.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Works well independently while collaborating effectively with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in business, accounting, office administration, or a related field.
• Three years of office, administrative, accounting, records management, property records, or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process deeds and other real estate documents that affect property ownership.
• Update county property records to reflect ownership changes.
• Process property splits, combinations, plats, and replats while maintaining accurate legal descriptions.
• Review and process approved property tax adjustments and abatements.
• Assist with the county's annual tax delinquency and property redemption process.
• Enter and maintain tax information, special assessments, and state-approved property tax credits, including Senior Citizen and Veteran's Credits.
• Prepare reports required by the State of North Dakota.
• Assist property owners, title companies, real estate professionals, and the public by answering questions regarding property records and tax information.
• Provide property information and tax statements at the public service counter, by phone, and through other customer inquiries.
• Assist with receipting property tax payments as needed.
• Support other Finance & Tax office functions and assist with elections when needed.

Benefits

• Generous number of paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Benefits
• Retirement (NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% with 2% employee contribution)
• Defined Compensation 2025 plan (DC25) for employees hired on or after January 1, 2025 (9.26% of gross salary paid by the County with an option for an additional 3% employee contribution and County match)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree