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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50697469 |
Description Activated On: 10/21/2026 10:52:17 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Support the Pennsylvania Game Commission in acquiring and researching real property rights. This position is responsible for completing due diligence on new land acquisitions, researching property records for right of ways and boundary disputes, and researching sub-surface ownership rights. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Completes abstracts and chains of title covering a minimum of 75 years for PGC land purchases and oil, gas and mineral purchases. Travels extensively throughout the state to various courthouses to conduct research at Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Clerk of Courts, Prothonotary, and Tax Assessment Offices. Conducts research at various county historical societies, local surveyor offices, and regional PennDOT offices. Conducts on-site inspections of property for any visual indication of rights of way and easements not of record. Reads and plots deeds and reviews historical property data. Researches and provides reports on rights of way and boundary or title disputes. Assists the Game Commission’s surveyors in gathering information needed to perform surveys. Conducts title research to determine sub-surface ownership rights, reservations, easements, and other possible PGC entitlements. Researches courthouse records and deed information to determine current and historic leases affecting property ownership. Assists in conducting real estate settlements across the state for land acquisitions, including, but not limited to, recording deeds, agreements, easements, rights of way, judgements and tax exempt forms. The Real Estate Specialist may be called upon to testify in hearings or other proceedings related to real property disputes with the general public. Performs other related work as required or assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. This position is responsible for researching the status of a title issue and preparing a report for the supervisor's review. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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