Title Examiner/Land Abstractor-Operational (DOT/GO/PINF #18905)

$17.47 – $27.07 Hourly

$36,332 – $56,314 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 50

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Create reports consisting of land title documents obtained from counties where highway projects are being completed. Legality of title is reviewed, summarized and submitted to different units within the department. Changes are constant and title reports are updated frequently. Collaboration and research for special projects may be needed. Occasional travel and per diem. Overnight stay possible.

How does it get done?

Land Title research is done at all 33 county offices in the state of New Mexico. Travel to county offices is sometimes required to obtain records for land chains of title that are used in acquisition of property for the state highway department. With the information obtained from the counties, reports are created for use by departments for various reasons with different end results for each department. Examiners prepare requirements that need to be met by the department for free and clear land title.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico Department of Transportation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

* ArcGIS knowledge;
* Microsoft Word;
* Google Earth and its tools; and
* Section Township and Range Public Land Survey System.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of experience in office administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND # of months or years of experience specified in the minimum qualification 2 Associate’s Degree AND Zero years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Office setting and occasional travel to county offices for work.

Working Conditions

Office setting, with occasional travel to county offices for work. Exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Adrianne Montoya (505) 690-6659 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Category
Legal Services
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 36,332.00 - 56,314.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Santa Fe
Career Level
unspecified
Company
State of New Mexico
JOB SOURCE
https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=137139&PostingSeq=1