Real Property Transfer Clerk

Colleton County Government is accepting applications/resumes for the position of Real Property Transfer Clerk in the Assessor’s Office.  The successful candidate will under close to general supervision:

• Analyze deeds and other documents for accuracy of property transferred and maintain proper chain of title.  Consult with property owners, attorneys, paralegals, surveyors, and other public officials to answer questions or to ensure appropriate transfer.
• Update and maintain records database with new transfer information as to ownership, deed reference, plat reference, legal descriptions, sales information, qualification and reassessment requirements. 
• Receive real estate deeds and other legal documents as recorded in the ROD office making proper identification of transferred property and affix Assessor’s endorsement.
• Record all information to property records for each transfer.
• Update and maintain database for all manufactured housing
• Conduct special research assignments for property ownership as assigned by the Deputy Assessor and Assessor.
• Answer telephone providing accurate information to callers and/or forward to appropriate personnel, screening calls, and taking messages as necessary.
• Participate in greeting and assisting office visitors providing information on property assessments and assist with special assessment applications, and address change forms as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requires an Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of experience in business, real estate, paralegal services or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Pre-employment drug screen and a satisfactory background check required.