Location
Pueblo, CO | United States
Job description
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Position Summary
Performs a variety of critical functions for the Treasurer's Office including, but not limited to, performing crucial document work in the preparation and processing of Treasurer's Deeds, ordering and analyzing title searches, searching recorded interests in properties, performing a diligent search of assessed owner/encumbrance information, and the preparation, proofing, issuance, and legal recording of transfer of ownership (loss of property) by Treasurer's Deed for non payment of delinquent taxes.
*** This posting will close at midnight on March 12th OR once we reach 30 applicants, whichever occurs first***
What You Will Do
- Prepares legal notices for advertising, posting, and certified mailing to notify individuals or companies with right to redeem, according to Colorado State Statute. Prepares and verifies accuracy of Treasurer's Deeds to convey property due to failure to pay delinquent taxes.
- Uses various software available for retrieving crucial lien, chain of title, and ownership data; performs extensive research of property records to establish a chain of title; performs extensive research of names, addresses, and ownership within public records to notify parties of interest of delinquent status and potential loss of property.
- Performs deed research; reads, understands, and interprets specialized/legal documents for same and exact data; addresses non-routine inquiries and supplies documentation to resolve deed issues.
- Creates and maintains files, prepares deed application worksheets; processes new deed application files while ensuring compliance with stringent Colorado State Statute.
- Works directly with Attorneys, financial institutions, and assessed owners regarding delinquency and potential loss of property; appears in court or consults with County Attorney as necessary if Treasurer’s Deed is contested; responds to inquires from Taxbuyers and assessed owners.
- Performs extensive research through multi-tiered maps, according to Colorado State Statute, for annual Tax Lien Sale while adhering to procedures for issuing 1st Right of Refusal letters to surface holders in an attempt to reconnect surface rights and mineral rights through annual Tax Lien Sale; collects W-9, Declaration of Statutory form, funds, and buyer information from first right of Refusal Buyers prior to Tax Lien Sale.
- Calculates taxes including fees, interest, and other deed expense related charges; tracks expenses incurred by lien holder applying for Treasurer’s Deed, keeps accurate record of costs incurred for deed application redemptions; maintains and balances internal ledgers for expenses and revenue; initiates checks and pays expenses to vendors; issues refunds to Tax Lien Holders.
- Prepares tax notices/worksheets and related letters; tracks payments prior to issuance of Treasurer’s Deed if necessary to meet Statutory requirements; prepares Tax Notice with proper name after issuance of Treasurer’s Deed with new owners information if necessary.
- Assists other Treasurer staff as needed and/or necessary.
- Provides back up assistance to other functions as needed and /or necessary.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
What You Have
Education
- High School Or GED Equivalency Required
- Associate's Degree Preferred
Work Experience - 3 years or more progressively responsible related office experience Required
- Experience performing deed/title work Preferred
Special Requirements - Must successfully pass background check Required
What Pueblo County Offers
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Bldg)
• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2024
HOLIDAYS
- New Year's Day - January 1st
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 15th
- Presidents' Day - February 19th
- Memorial Day - May 27th
- Employee Appreciation Day Picnic - June 5th
- Juneteenth Day (observed) - June 19th
- Independence Day - July 4th
- Day before Labor Day - August 30th (Early Release at 12:00 pm)
- Labor Day - September 2nd
- Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 7th
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 14th
- Halloween - October 31st (Early Release At 3:00 pm)
- Veteran's Day - November 11th
- Day before Thanksgiving - November 27th (Early Release at 12:00 pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - November 28th
- Day after Thanksgiving - November 29th
- Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
- Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00 pm)
- One (1) Personal Day **
- One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***
* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on the 2024 Holidays will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
- When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
- When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
- Personal Day ** : Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
- Commissioner Appreciation Day *** : Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
- Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
- Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
- All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
*** The above 2024 Holiday Schedule resolution number 23-222 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 19th, 2023***
DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.
VACATION
- 0-5 years: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
- 5-10 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
- 10+ years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.
RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.
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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.
If Benefit Selections:
- Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
- Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
- Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional
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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $746.68 $1,401.20 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.06 $1,741.01
Employee Contribution -$29.32 $115.14 $191.99
LOW HMO Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $943.18 $1,818.34 $2,513.73
Employer Contribution $785.55 $1,310.55 $1,775.09
Employee Contribution $157.63 $507.79 $738.64
HMO/Ded Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $907.40 $1,748.52 $2,417.07
Employer Contribution $783.44 $1,306.45 $1,769.42
Employee Contribution $123.96 $442.07 $647.65
PPO Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $807.46 $1,555.62 $2,135.34
Employer Contribution $777.58 $1,295.13 $1,752.88
Employee Contribution $29.88 $260.49 $382.46
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DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional)
Ameritas Dental Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $27.34 $59.85 $91.20
Employer Contribution $7.29 $15.95 $24.31
Employee Contribution $20.05 $43.90 $66.89
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VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Anthem Blue Cross- Blue Shield Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $6.84 $12.12 $19.42
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.84 $12.12 $19.42
Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance
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LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410
BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $1.90 , however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.
Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
- Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans
*** These are post-tax benefits. ***
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For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: [email protected]
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: [email protected]
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