Real Property Assistant – Public Works

Job Summary

In the Department of Public Works at Clark County, we look for people who can grow, think, lead and inspire. We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill, passion and commitment to public service.

Do you respond with positivity and resilience under pressure? Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment with a focus to provide exceptional customer service? We need real achievers like you! As the Real Property Assistant, you will be supporting the Real Property Services Team navigate all land management activities with prompt and thorough customer service.

Responsibilities:

Determines and implements necessary steps to clear titles of purchased properties, prepares the required legal instruments and correspondence documenting right-of-way acquisitions, researches right-of-way history and other property data, responds to public inquiries; prepares and maintains files and records to properly manage county property and assists in the preparation of staff reports, resolutions, ordinance, easements, leases, and other documents relating to management of county property.

This position is represented by Local 17 Engineers

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

• Two (2) years of full-time title examination experience or experience associated with right-of-way property negotiation and acquisition

 Successful Real Property Assistant will have: 

• Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups and the general public, including the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organization skills and detail oriented
• Skill in answering questions, providing information, and performing customer services for the public with courtesy and tactfulness
• Skill in interpreting, communicating, and applying a variety of policies, procedures, guidelines, and methods
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay current on clerical tasks
• Utilize complex and records systems
• Read and interpret instruments of ownership, legal property descriptions and a variety of cadastral information
• Formulate memoranda, letters and other correspondence as necessitated by work assignments

 HOW TO APPLY:

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.200 ($19.54 - $24.91) per hour
Close Date:  6/8/2020

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county