Real Estate Technician

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

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 documents for all Real Estate staff, assists with file and data management, and supports the Title Specialist with property research and document retrieval.

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.

• 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.
• Valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1-3

• 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.

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…