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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Real Property Lister

Hudson, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.57/hr - $30.07/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Real Property Lister for St. Croix County, responsible for maintaining accurate real property ownership records and serving as a liaison among various stakeholders. The role involves processing real estate documents, updating tax parcel records, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements related to property listing.

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Responsibilities

Acts as the primary point of contact for the county with municipal assessors and local government officials for the property assessment process

Processes, distributes, and receives assessment rolls, assessment notices, assessor changes, related documents and files to and from municipal assessors, clerks, and treasurers

Compiles, prepares, and certifies the annual assessment roll and related reports for the use by the County, local municipalities, and the Department of Revenue

Reviews, interprets, and processes deeds, surveys, Certified Survey Maps, plats, annexations, and other land records documents to determine correct parcel changes

Assigns parcel numbers and creates tax descriptions for new parcels and continuously updated assessment land records database

Performs title research to confirm or correct ownership for property listing whenever discrepancies arise

Performs title research for department staff to support ordinance enforcement activities

Performs information and interpretation assistance with land records to the public, abstractors, realtors, surveyors, landowners, taxpayers, local officials, banks, state departments, and more

Sends written communication to involved parties (attorneys, title companies, landowners, taxpayers) should errors in legal description or ownership of lands be ascertained from recorded documents

Assists in maintaining the countywide GIS by analyzing and resolving errors and by updating tax parcel and address information, including edits to the Parcel Fabric and associated address point data

Uses ArcGIS Pro’s coordinate geometry land surveying tools to update and correct the Parcel Fabric, analyzing all related computations to ensure accuracy and consistency

Assists in assigning rural addresses and maintaining related records in the assessment, taxation, and GIS databases, and provides address information to landowners, town officials, and emergency communications as needed for public safety

Create maps upon request or as needed for data sharing

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

GIS software (ArcPro)Legal descriptions interpretationPublic Land Survey SystemTax listing systemsLand information systemsMathematical skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Associates Degree in geographic information systems, cartography, surveying, land information, legal or related field

Minimum of two (2) years' work experience working with legal descriptions, land and ownership records and/or GIS

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors

Strong mathematical skills, including performing accurate calculations for property and mapping data

Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions, and to interpret and implement local policies, procedures, correspondence, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations

Ability to define problems, analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and communications in accordance open records laws and applicable regulations

Ability to organize work, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports

Knowledge of the Public Land Survey System and coordinate geometry related to land surveying

Skill in using GIS software (ArcPro), tax listing systems, and land information systems

Knowledge with state assessment and taxation system including codes, classifications, activities, timelines and process

Knowledge and ability to read, write, and interpret legal descriptions, land surveying documents and real estate law regarding property conveyance

Knowledge of County and departmental policies, procedures and practices

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, administration staff, department heads, and governmental officials

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and operation of standard office equipment, software, and multi-line telephone systems

Ability to maintain accurate, legible notes and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data

Ability to read and understand basic County and State policies and procedures

Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently within stringent deadlines and with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize duties and adapt to frequent changes while producing a high volume of work

Ability to work the allocated hours of the position