NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleTitle Searcher (Real Property Bureau) - Poughkeepsie

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Dutchess

Street Address One Civic Center Plaza

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12601

Duties Description • Prepare title searches (Abstracts of Title, Certificates of Twenty-Year Search, and Last Owner Searches) and continuations thereof by searching land records in County Clerks’ Offices, determining which instruments affect title and abstracting the material portions of those instruments.
• Search, examine, and abstract records in Surrogate’s Court for descent of title to decedent’s property and to determine disposition of estate taxes.
• Search records in County Treasurer’s Office and, when appropriate, in City or Village Treasurer’s Office to ascertain status of taxes, tax liens, or tax sales concerning premises under examination.
• Search, examine, and abstract court records for actions and proceedings affecting premises under examination.
• File appropriation maps and record deeds to the State, making appropriate final continuation searches in County Clerks’ Offices. Return official stamped and sealed appropriation to DOT Regional Office in a timely manner.
• Where necessary, make field investigations outside of County Clerk’s Office to obtain facts not of record and which may affect title to lands being searched.
• Make direct contact with regional personnel of client agencies to resolve technical problems, assess priorities, and communicate and/or obtain material information concerning premises under examination.
• Assist in the instruction of new Bureau title searchers and attorneys in the preparation of title searches.
• Prepare biweekly Work Analysis Report for review by Bureau Chief on search activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*This is a “field position” which requires frequent travel between: Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, and Columbia counties

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Title Searcher (PEF SG 14, current starting salary $53,764, job rate $68,630)
High school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma and four years of experience being primarily responsible for the searching of title(s) to real property in New York State.

Substitution:
An associate degree and two years of experience, being primarily responsible for the searching of title(s) to real property in New York State.

OTHER WAYS TO QUALIFY:

Reachable on the Department of Civil Service Eligible list for Title Searcher.

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, the candidate must be enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

Additional Comments The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours/week). Scheduling determinations depend on the needs of each Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone 518-776-2500

Fax 518-915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Management Bureau

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingIn your submission, you must provide sufficient information to determine from your resume and/or cover letter that you meet the minimum qualifications stated above. If a certificate or degree is required to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide proof that you hold the required certificate or degree. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your degree/transcript (if applicable) to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Be sure to include the Vacancy # and Title of the position in the subject heading of your email.