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Form of workOPENING DATE: 12/28/2023
CLOSING DATE: 1/12/2024
SALARY: $40,770 - $48,225
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Tax Transfer Clerk I review, verifies and validates documents and tax payments in the transfer and recordation of real property. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minor physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license, training, and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have 3 years of experience in examining, verifying, and processing legal documents for the transfer of Real Property. Prefer experience in title work and /or real estate law.
OR
NOTE (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov
BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CLOSING DATE: 1/12/2024
SALARY: $40,770 - $48,225
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Tax Transfer Clerk I review, verifies and validates documents and tax payments in the transfer and recordation of real property. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minor physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license, training, and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have 3 years of experience in examining, verifying, and processing legal documents for the transfer of Real Property. Prefer experience in title work and /or real estate law.
OR
NOTE (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures including office protocol and various filing procedures.
- Knowledge of legal language in the processing of deeds, leases, liens and other legal documents.
- Knowledge of Tax Transfer and recordation laws, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately.
- Ability to read and interpret legal documents and contracts such as deeds and leases.
- Ability to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources and to compile the information.
- Ability to effectively train or orient others.
- Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with other employees and the public.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov
BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
