Property Technician in Canton, South Dakota at Lincoln County SD

The Property Technician performs specialized clerical duties and routine data entry work relating to the appraisal of real property for tax purposes. Responsibilities include applying and explaining assessment regulations, procedures and practices to the public. Comprehensive tracking and monitoring building permits for each municipality & county in preparation for assessment review by a Certified Appraiser. May assist with reviewing and inputting city and township plats.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform specialized assessment clerical work involving independent judgment, accuracy, and speed.Understand, apply, and explain assessment regulations, procedures and practices to the public and other entities within the County.Compile and condense technical and statistical data through the use of Microsoft programs and other databases. Review legal documents, in detail, related to ownership and verify accuracy of those documents.Comprehensive tracking and monitoring building permits for each municipality & county in preparation for assessment review by a Certified Appraiser.May assist in review and input city and township plats. Identify and investigate problems within these areas.Process property transfers and assist in exemptions and assessment roll preparations. Create and update transfer history charts which illustrate ownership and interest changes. Calculate interest conveyed to ownership principals. Post changes in ownership, taxability, mailing addresses and tax rate areas to various records.Contact titles companies, taxpayers and attorneys regarding titles, transfers and distress warrants on mobile homes. Update and maintain computer records of property cards.Track and update owner occupied statuses on all sales, transfers, and proper splits through mailings. Notify property owners of changes in class status. Verify parcel ownership accurately so taxes can be paid prior to plats approval.Maintain filing systems by sorting, filing, and copying records.Track inventory of office equipment, furniture, and supplies.Answer and process phone, e-mail, and faxes. Maintain filing systems by sorting, filing, copying, scanning and maintaining records; and open, distribute, and process mail.Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED plus two years of general office clerical experience or comparable combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience interpreting and reading legal descriptions, plats and assessments.