Deed and Title Examiner

This job posting is only for candidates that are NOT current employees of Sandoval County. If you are a current employee, you must apply using the Workday Jobs Hub which can be found in the navigation menu on the left side of the screen when you log into Workday. Department: Assessor's Office Pay: $21.65-$24.90 Close Date: 11-17-2026 Job Description: GENERAL PURPOSE : Under general supervision, conducts a variety of title research to identify errors and obtain corrected information; assists taxpayers with questions about assessed properties; processes notifications to property owners of corrections or inaccuracies; assists taxpayers or refers them to other appraisal staff; performs other related appraisal duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution plus two years’ experience in real estate, title training or working with titles. Required Licenses or Certifications: Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Additional Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Position reports to the Exemption Specialist/Customer Service Supervisor and does not supervise others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Corresponds with general public concerning matters of values, deeds, title, probate, and other related issues/assessment questions; explains the different types of documents needed and required. Conducts title research on properties that taxpayers are questioning or have double assessments; notifies property owners by mail or phone that the legal description is incorrect on their recorded documents and assessment cannot be made of their property under their names.

Notifies title companies when legal descriptions are incorrect or missing mailing addresses on their recorded documents. Contacts representatives of state, county and federal government, private concerns, realtors, property owners and others as needed to secure information in the appraisal of real property. Works with appraisers on sale values on transactions by contacting title companies to ensure the proper sale price is reflected.

Notifies attorney’s office when their documents have incorrect legal descriptions; assists in the appraisal of personal property and manufactured mobile homes. Works with mappers regarding double assessment in order to clear the tax roll; works with data entry regarding the assessment of documents filed of record. Required Knowledge of: Title recording, legal descriptions, and legal documents.

Sandoval County geography and areas. Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication to include customer service and public relations. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation and principles of business letter writing. Required Skill in: Conducting basic research using a variety of tools Meeting and dealing tactfully with the public. Working with equipment, tools, and materials required in area of assignment. Following written and verbal instructions and communicating effectively verbally and in writing including public relations.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing routine spreadsheets. Preparing and maintaining files and records in both manual and computer-based systems.

Interpreting policies and procedures sufficient to discuss and explain them. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment and is generally sedentary in nature. Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, stooping, and lifting books or files of approximately 25 pounds or less.

Work frequently involves extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard. Work frequently requires speaking, hearing and utilizing a phone, calculator, cell phone, copier or fax machine. Occasionally may be exposed to infectious diseases when dealing directly with members of the public or in public settings.

Work may be performed in a temporary remote location. Operates a County vehicle as necessary to attend meetings, training and perform related job duties.