TAX DEED SPECIALIST 0074

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises the development and operation of a computerized tax history system as it relates to tax deed undertakings in the Suffolk County Comptroller’s Division of Finance and Taxation. Work requires combined knowledge of property tax payment regulations, records requirements, and the maintenance of automated tax history records. Technical supervision is exercised over employees using the automated tax history system and property management systems utilized in the County Clerk’s Office and the Real Property Tax Service Agency. Responsibilities include making accurate and up to date examinations of the ownership and lien holders of property to be acquired via a tax deed per the Suffolk County Tax Act. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Finance and Taxation and the Chief Accountant of the Division. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the establishment, operation and enhancement of the County Comptroller’s computerized tax history system with regard to tax lien foreclosures resulting in a tax deed;

Supervises the work of clerical support staff concerning the title of properties and related notification process to all interested holders in said properties;

Examines titles of property ownership by reference to libers, abstracts of title searches, tax records, tax sales records, tax maps and court records;

Oversees the payment of delinquent taxes on parcels taken by tax deed to both County and Villages (where applicable);

Acts as a liaison between the Comptroller’s Office and Town Tax Receivers, Village Tax Receivers, and Town Assessors upon the conveyance of property by tax deed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of property tax payment regulations and record keeping mandates; thorough knowledge of the computerized tax history system in use; working knowledge of legal documents and terminology relating to the ownership of real property; working knowledge of tax laws (specifically the Suffolk County Tax Act - SCTA and Real Property Tax Laws - RPTL), legal records and administrative procedures relating to property transfer; thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; ability to analyze and interpret tax history records; ability to analyze and interpret the titles of property ownership; ability to follow complex written and oral instructions; ability to interpret and explain regulations and to set up practicable working procedures; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and three (3) years of experience specializing in the purchase, sale, acquisition, title search or management of real property as a paralegal or as a title searcher for a private title insurance company.

1/01/2023

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive