REAL PROPERTY RECORDER IV 0684
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class has primary responsibility for
departmental activities regarding instruments presented for recording; and
supervises all personnel of property transaction recording units. Work is reviewed by an administrative
supervisor through conferences, reports and the efficient operation of the
recording units, and requires the exercise of independent judgment and
initiative. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Interprets legal terminology for staff when a document is
questioned;
Determines appropriate processing
methods by reviewing legal documents;
Insures that public is served when
they request information or assistance;
Makes personnel decisions within
framework of contracts and civil service requirements;
Provides other departments with
property information;
Plans, assigns and reviews unit
assignments;
Traces information to locate
misplaced documents;
Interprets new laws and amendments
that affect recording department;
Controls unit supplies;
Selects new personnel and supervises
their training;
Operates
computers, printers, microfilm printer and bar code reader.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of sources, materials and methods used
in filing of documents and mapping procedures; thorough knowledge of legal vocabulary
necessary to interpret real property transfer information; thorough knowledge
of legal instruments related to real property transactions, including such
documents as deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, satisfactions and powers
of attorney; good knowledge of geographical and political subdivisions within
Suffolk County; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance
and high morale; ability to interpret documents, extract relevant data and
recognize inaccuracies; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public; ability to
express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as Real
Property Recorder III; or,
Three (3) years of permanent
competitive status as Real Property Recorder II.
R02/02/18
Competitive