Public Service Specialist - Auditor/Treasurer - Real Estate

Sherburne County
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.
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