ABSTRACTING ASSISTANT V - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Duties Summary

The positions perform duties in support of or involved with the examining, determining, and evidencing of title to real property or interests therein. This includes:

• Searching public records to ascertain the history and present condition of the title to land.
• Examining all conveyances affecting the land, including trust deeds and other legal documents.
• Summarizing (abstracting) the operative portions of these conveyances to record the history of the title.
• Determining ownership and all existing liens and encumbrances, and noting any defects.
• Evidence of title includes documents establishing the title to property, such as abstracts of title, Certificates of Title, and Certificates or chains of title.
• Preparing and issuing Title Certificates, abstracts, or chains of title.
• Assigning and supervising other employees in the preparation of Certificates of Title.
• Keeping other files and records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• General Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience involving one or a combination of the following: preparing, reviewing, or extracting information from legal documents and/or records dealing with real property ownership or transactions.
• Specialized Experience: One year of progressively responsible work experience involved in the examining and analyzing of real property ownership records and documents to determine and evidence title to real property.
• Relevant Substitutions: As described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, relevant substitutions may apply.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Individuals working in public service can have their federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• Electronic Notification to Applicants: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information.
• Testing Information: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis, and applicants must provide a clear and detailed description of their duties and responsibilities.

PAY, SCHEDULE, AND BENEFITS

• Pay: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I).
• Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
• A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
• The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.