Job Details
Real Estate Technician
2026-01-19 Dakota County (MN) all cities,AK
Description:
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: 1-3
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Working knowledge of real estate-related documents
• Working knowledge of general contract processes.
• Working knowledge of real estate closing processes and document recording.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in efficiently organizing time to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Skills in utilizing and applying technology for increased efficiency, including use of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Skills in accurately completing detailed documents.
• Skills in proofreading and redlining documents.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to abide by federal, state and county confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare detailed documents and reports.
• Ability to employ sound judgment in exercising discretion, including determination at the appropriate points in which to involve management staff in decision-making.
Work Environment
The County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
The work is generally sedentary, usually accomplished while comfortably seated (or standing) at a desk in a County office building or teleworking from home or some other site during normal work hours. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds may be needed on an occasional basis.
Location & Schedule
This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Office attendance will be according to the Physical Development Division's Policies and Real Estate Manager's approved hybrid office/remote work schedule, and as necessary for the successful completion of acquisition projects.
Benefits
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
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Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
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Do you have a completed degree in one of the following fields of study: business administration, accounting, banking, finance, economics, law, planning, public administration?
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Identify your years of combined full-time experience preparing and/or processing real estate or legal documents. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years).
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Identify your years of full-time experience preparing/drafting and/or coordinating the execution of forms, agreements, and other required real estate acquisition documents. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years).
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Identify, by selection, if you have work experience with the following (check all that apply):
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Identify, by selection, whether you have experience entering, managing, and/or reporting data from the following platforms (check all that apply):
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Identify your years of experience proofreading, redlining, accepting, tracking changes to documents.
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
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The full salary range for this position is $65,638 - $82,048 and preferred hiring range is $65,638 - $102,560 annually. The amount that is offered is depended on the candidates' overall skills education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the County's benefits package.
Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary you'd accept if selected for the position?
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question
Salary : $65,638.00 - $102,560.00 Annually
Location : Apple Valley, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 77020.26.001
Department: REAL ESTATE - 2370004
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 2/6/2026 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Real Estate Office
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $65,638 - $82,048/year
FULL SALARY RANGE: $65,638 - $102,560/year (107 grade)
LOCATION: Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026
What You'll Do
The Real Estate Technician supports the County Real Estate Office responsible for acquiring real estate interests for conservation, facilities, greenways, parks, and transportation. The Technician prepares and coordinates the completion of a variety of real estate-related document for all Real Estate staff, assists with file and data management, and supports the Title Specialist with property research and document retrieval.
Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Associate's Degree AND one (1) year of experience preparing and/or processing real estate or legal documents.
OR
• A combination of education and experience to equal or exceed three (3) years directly related to preparing and/or processing real estate or legal documents.
AND
• Valid driver's license
Duties & Responsibilities
The following examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification:
- Prepares/drafts and coordinates the execution of forms, agreements, and other required real estate acquisition documents, including purchase, settlement, right of entry, mortgage consents; offer packets; easement deeds; leases; tenant waivers; closing documents; and funding restrictions with direction from the Real Estate Manager, Real Estate Supervisor and Assistant County Attorneys.
- Provides information and assists in maintaining/updating the County's Real Estate Office files and databases, including conversion of decentralized paper documents to a centralized electronic system accessible to other County departments. Data entry and data management within the CityVerse database for all projects.
- Performs property research and records look-ups at the behest of unit leadership and assists the Title Specialist with large scale projects and parcel examination.
- Performs necessary administrative tasks, including but not limited to meeting regularly with Real Estate Specialists, Real Estate Supervisor, and Real Estate Manager; developing and implementing annual Individual work and development plans; completing required training; and completing timesheets, expense reports, performance reviews, etc.by required dates and times.
- Performs other acquisition and program-related activities in consultation with or as assigned by the Real Estate Manager, Real Estate Supervisor or Assistant County Attorney.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: 1-3
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Working knowledge of real estate-related documents
• Working knowledge of general contract processes.
• Working knowledge of real estate closing processes and document recording.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in efficiently organizing time to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Skills in utilizing and applying technology for increased efficiency, including use of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Skills in accurately completing detailed documents.
• Skills in proofreading and redlining documents.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to abide by federal, state and county confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare detailed documents and reports.
• Ability to employ sound judgment in exercising discretion, including determination at the appropriate points in which to involve management staff in decision-making.
Work Environment
The County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware working environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
The work is generally sedentary, usually accomplished while comfortably seated (or standing) at a desk in a County office building or teleworking from home or some other site during normal work hours. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds may be needed on an occasional basis.
Location & Schedule
This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Office attendance will be according to the Physical Development Division's Policies and Real Estate Manager's approved hybrid office/remote work schedule, and as necessary for the successful completion of acquisition projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
- Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
- Pension with a generous employer contribution
- Ability to work from home some of the time
- You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
- We assign you a score based on your qualifications
- Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
- We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
- We extend an offer and conduct background checks
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
02
Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
03
Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
04
Do you have a completed degree in one of the following fields of study: business administration, accounting, banking, finance, economics, law, planning, public administration?
- Yes
- No
05
Identify your years of combined full-time experience preparing and/or processing real estate or legal documents. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years).
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
- No experience
06
Identify your years of full-time experience preparing/drafting and/or coordinating the execution of forms, agreements, and other required real estate acquisition documents. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years).
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ year
- No experience
07
Identify, by selection, if you have work experience with the following (check all that apply):
- preparing and processing real estate-related documents
- preparing and processing legal documents
- preparing and processing general contracts
- real estate closing processes and document recording
- right of way acquisition and eminent domain processes
- None of the above
08
Identify, by selection, whether you have experience entering, managing, and/or reporting data from the following platforms (check all that apply):
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Electronic Document Management Systems
- Hard copy documents and folders
09
Identify your years of experience proofreading, redlining, accepting, tracking changes to documents.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3+ years
- No experience
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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The full salary range for this position is $65,638 - $82,048 and preferred hiring range is $65,638 - $102,560 annually. The amount that is offered is depended on the candidates' overall skills education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the County's benefits package.
Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary you'd accept if selected for the position?
12
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- Indeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Diversityjobs.com
- Minnesotaworks.net
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question