PROPERTY CONVEYANCES EXAMINER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
E1141P

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING DATES:

The application filing period will begin Monday, December 8, 2025, at 8:00 am (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

REBULLETIN INFORMATION

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OUT-OF-CLASS:

Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination. WITHHOLD INFORMATION: No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application at the time of filing.

Essential Job Functions

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Property Conveyances Examiner receives technical direction from a Senior Property Conveyances Examiner. The Property Conveyances Examiner examines, evaluates, and records legal documents submitted by individuals, corporations, partnerships, and others, effecting and/or evidencing title to or interest in real or personal property. Incumbent in this position must have a general knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances and legal terminology relating to property ownership, and specialized knowledge of recording policies and procedures essential for the protection of property right.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Visually examine legal documents (e.g., deeds, deeds of trust, leases, homesteads, reconveyances, assignments, etc.) and maps by reviewing their contents in compliance with specific requirements set forth in the applicable legal codes, in order to determine their acceptability for recording in the public records.

Reject documents that do not meet the recording requirements or are statutorily incomplete or missing in order to ensure that only accurate and statutorily complete documents are recorded.

Provide information (e.g., bulletins, posted notices, verbally, etc.) to the public regarding Federal, State, County, and city laws, rules, regulations, and policies, which provide the basis for accepting or rejecting documents presented for recording in the public records.

Determine which prescribed fees are to be charged for the recording of documents by inputting information into a computer in order to ensure that all applicable fees are received.

Examine documents submitted for recordation to determine the applicability of the Documentary Transfer Tax and determine or verify the amount of tax.

Verbally (in-person or over the telephone) respond to questions from individuals, representatives of title insurance companies, attorneys, lending institutions, and real estate agents pertaining to public recordation of legal documents in order to provide information and assistance, without providing legal advice.

Provide reject letters to members of the public, legal representatives, etc. in order to specify the reasons why a document was not accepted for recordation.

Perform cashiering functions by collecting or billing customers for all applicable taxes and fees, providing certified or conformed copies, providing change, and issuing a receipt in order to create a record of monetary transactions.

Scan documents into JEDI (Departmental custom computer program) and verify that images are clear and legible in order to create a permanent public record.

Requirements

Two (2) years* of specialized experience** in the review and evaluation***of documents relating to real or personal property.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

VETERAN’S CREDIT:

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at RRCCExams@rrcc.lacounty.gov as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be awarded to qualified candidates who possess the additional years beyond the required specialized experience in the review and evaluation of documents related to real or personal property

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek.

**Specialized experience is defined as performing document review of subject matter, clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of specific subject matter, and the use of initiative and independent judgment within procedural and policy limits.

***For this examination, review and evaluation means to process or prepare and review real property and personal documents, such as maps, deeds, deeds of trust, assignments, liens, or other pertinent documents, for public recording at a Recorder's office.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

The examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part I: An Evaluation of Experience, weighted at 50%. Each candidate will be evaluated based on the information provided on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I to proceed to Part II.

Part II: A Structured Interview, weighted at 50%. The Structured Interview is designed to measure job related knowledge and ability to perform duties of the position, work habits, customer service and interpersonal skills, problem solving.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part to be added to the list.


ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible register list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the RR/CC as they occur. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holiday.

Application and Filing Information:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, position/payroll title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.


SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so please include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORDS:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at Bhaggood@rrcc.lacounty.gov. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

ANIT-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. RRCC is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.CONTACT INFORMATION:

For assistance, please contact us using the following information:

DEPARTMENT CONTACT NAME: Britney Haggood

DEPARTMENT CONTACT PHONE: (562)-462-2314

DEPARTMENT CONTACT EMAIL: Bhaggood@rrcc.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922
TELETYPE PHONE: 800-735-2929

TESTING ACCOMMODATION COORDINATOR: (562-462-2314)


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