General Description

Examples of Essential Functions

Examples of Essential Functions: Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
Assigns PIN numbers to all land related documents in preparation for recording with the Register of Deeds Office.
Reviews intake plats from surveys and new parcels for official certifications and pre-assignments of PIN(s).
Maintains real property ownership and property description including name and address, transfers ownerships utilizing computerized PIN Application Software of Deeds recorded in the Register of Deeds Office and files in the Estates Division of the Clerk of Court.
Research titles and maintain up-to-date address information for County parcels.
Assists with training staff and public on computerized mapping applications and internet mapping applications.
Completes special projects involving geographic data analysis and reconciliation of information from different sources.
Processes property transfers by deeds, will and estate files; determines tax map location by parcels and records appropriate data; analyzes and records as to township, parcel type, exemption status, land deferment and other classifications; assigns map and lot numbers.
Sets up new parcels based on recorded plats and transfer by deeds; enters information into computerized data base; enters descriptive data and pertinent sales information.
Plots description using specialized mapping and computerized equipment.
Extracts, manipulates, and maintains land records information in specialized mapping, GIS, and other software.
Obtains data on property transfers and segregation from property records, recorded deeds, plots, and other sources.
Creates and maintains land maps and records.
Performs research necessary for transfer of property by deeds or wills; records the related information into the County's Geographical Information System.
Compiles information to prepare ownership maps gathered from researching deeds and survey maps and aerial photographs.
Assists the public or County employees in finding property tax records, interpreting tax maps and other records, researches ownership of property, spelling of names, historical data, etc.
Prepares plats for GIS mapping; makes copies of plats with maps and lot numbers assigned and notation of record.
Ensures the transfer of relevant information to other staff; prepares a variety of records and reports in digital and hard copy format.
Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to interpret deeds and other land records and transfer pertinent data to maps.

Ability to compute areas from property descriptions and maps.

Ability to train other employees so as to ensure conformance with laws and County policies.

Ability to explain policies and methods to the public.

Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and other County departments.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

• Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
  • Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
• Health Insurance (Medical)
  • Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
  • Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Dental Insurance
  • Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
  • Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance
  • Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Life Insurance
  • Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
  • Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Short Term Disability
  • Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
• Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
  • Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
• Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
  • 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
  • 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
  • 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
  • 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
  • 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
  • 20 Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
  • 96.2 hours/year
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.