Land Records Technician Job at Union County, NC in Monroe

Essential Functions: Enters and maintains real property valuating data, which includes entering all data countywide for land splits, whole transfers, new construction, property appeals, and other related data. Maintains a high level of accuracy in all work Assists Tax Administrator Office staff, lawyers, bankers, real estate agents, and all others in searching tax records. Assists taxpayers with inquiries regarding the assessment process, the Machinery Act of North Carolina, and other related inquiries. Edits all data entry work pertaining to Assessment. Must meet and maintain a 5 percent or less error percentage consistently. Establishes the situs of each taxpayer by referencing local maps, school, and fire district records. Processes mailing address changes. Responsible for deed entry for all property transfers. This includes splits, combinations, plats, and other related documents. Prepares letters for various types of notification. Reviews computer-generated reports, which include reports such as edit reports, audit trails, value edit reports, etc. Assists in quarterly review of Use Value properties, preparing files for appraiser inspection, handling applications, and other correspondence. May perform other clerical work as needed. May assist with data entry within other departments of Tax Administration. May assist in the public office as needed to handle public inquiries, answer the telephone, and make copies of maps and appraisal cards. Pull legal instruments from various locations and enter them into the document management system. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience: High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and one (1) year of experience in tax or appraisal work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and Experience: Associate’s degree from an accredited university, or two (2) years of experience in tax, appraisal, or data entry work; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, telephones, fax machines, postage meters, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands. INSURANCE PROGRAMS HEALTH INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan. DENTAL INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. LIFE INSURANCE Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents. FINANCIAL PROGRAMS RETIREMENT Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds. Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses. Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses. DIRECT DEPOSIT Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice. TRUIST No Overdraft Fees$100 Negative Balance BufferOnline and Mobile Banking with Bill PayLEAVE PROGRAMS VACATION LEAVE Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System. SICK LEAVE For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.Sick Leave Transfer From Other Agencies Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance. HOLIDAYS There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available. UNIFORMED SERVICES LEAVE Eligible employees - 30 paid workdays granted. CIVIL LEAVE Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof. FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days. VOLUNTEER TIME OFF Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies. Other Programs EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems. AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction. NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.01yesno02YesNo03Required Question