| Location | Elk River, MN |
| Salary | $23.07–$32.34 Per Hour |
Public Service Specialist - Auditor/Treasurer - Real Estate
Salary
$23.07 - $32.34 Hourly
Location
Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River 55330-1692, MN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-01761
Department
Auditor/Treasurer
Opening Date
10/13/2026
Closing Date
10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
The Public Service Specialist - Real Estate position processes mortgages, deeds, plats, splits, annexations and other large land conveyances for Sherburne County. This position is responsible for calculating and collecting current and delinquent taxes, assessments, and penalties. Accurately verifying and collecting monies received from other County departments, balancing, and receipting large funds into cash drawer. In addition, this position may assist in our Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) unit and with election voting and registration duties.
This position is based out of the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, MN. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose.
Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Analyzes and scrutinizes documents such as deeds, mortgages, plats, splits, annexations and other large land conveyances for accurate and complete legal descriptions, names and dates.
Calculate and collect in accordance with statue state deed tax and mortgage registration tax as well as any property taxes, green acres and any special assessments that are due on these conveyances. Verifying information on State of MN eCRV is accurate, entering sale information into tax system and routing to Assessor's Office.
Calculate and collect current and delinquent taxes, assessments, and penalties daily. Verify and balance these monies to the penny in addition to monies received from other departments within the county. Receipt large funds into cash drawer.
Calculate, bill and receipt Green Acre/Rural Preserve deferred tax payback and manage collection files.
Process tax forfeited land payments and confession of judgement payments. Receipt payments into Cash Drawer program for receipt.
Maintain electronic balancing sheet for end of day balancing for all County departments collecting funds including property tax. Prepares county funds for bank deposit.
Provide back-up for completion of mobile home tax verification.
Process Standard, Real and Enhanced Driver's License and ID's verifying credentials and documents using the various systems to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud. In addition, process Disability Certificates and updates CDL and Medical Certifications.
Assist with elections, administer absentee voting, attends necessary trainings and audits as scheduled.
Maintain transfer book and Certificate of Real Estate Values (CRV) information in separate programs.
Provide excellent customer service for requests at the counter, on the phone and by email.
Attend meetings, trainings & education as directed to maintain professional competency.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; and
One year of post-secondary education; and
Two years of experience providing administrative support in customer service, government office, or similar office environment; or
Four years of experience providing administrative support in customer service, government office, or similar office environment.
Work in related government agency is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Interviews will take place first week of November. Selected candidates will be contacted via email.
Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.
County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans
Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy
Optional Benefits:
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Care Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.
12 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Public Employees Retirement (PERA):
Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.
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Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education?
02
How many years of work experience do you have in providing administrative support, customer service, government office or similar office environment?
03
Do you have experience with Real Estate documents?
04
If you answered yes in question 2 or 3 above, please describe where your applicable experience was obtained, including name of employer, years of employment, and job title. Experience must also be reflected in the work history section of your application. If no experience, type "N/A".
05
Do you have experience working in a government agency (State, County or City)? *Work experience must be listed in in the job history section of your application to receive credit.
06
How many years of work experience with account balancing and cash reconciliation do you have? *Work experience must be listed in in the job history section of your application to receive credit.
07
Which of the following systems do you have at least one year work experience using? (Check all that apply)
08
Please check the following work tasks in which you have at least one year experience completing: (Check all that apply)
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Veterans Preference: Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD214, and Summary of Benefits Letter from USDVAFL or death certificate. All required documentation must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the posted closing date. Are you applying for veterans preference points?
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I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years.
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If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement.
Required Question
Employer Sherburne County
Address Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Center Drive NW
Elk River, Minnesota, 55330-1692
Phone 763-765-3001
Website http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us