Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Job Description: Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Written Comprehension, Near Vision, Oral Expression, and Oral Comprehension. Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, Customer and Personal Service, and Law and Government and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Writing.

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Work Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Processing Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Getting Information
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  

Abilities

Written Comprehension
  
Near Vision
  
Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Category Flexibility
  
Selective Attention
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Far Vision
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Time Sharing
  
Number Facility
  
Memorization
  
Visualization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Speed of Closure
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  

Interests

Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Clerical
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Law and Government
  
English Language
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Administration and Management
  
Geography
  
Mathematics
  
Education and Training
  
Communications and Media
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Design
  
Economics and Accounting
  
History and Archeology
  
Production and Processing
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Transportation
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Alaska
$57,910  
 
Oregon
$57,320  
 
Vermont
$53,820  
 
Nevada
$52,510  
 
California
$49,590  
 
Connecticut
$48,610  
 
Illinois
$48,330  
 
Massachusetts
$47,740  
 
Rhode Island
$47,420  
 
West Virginia
$46,870  
 
Hawaii
$46,740  
 
Colorado
$44,950  
 
Idaho
$44,810  
 
New York
$44,410  
 
Arizona
$43,900  
 
Washington
$43,190  
 
Maryland
$42,800  
 
Utah
$41,900  
 
Texas
$41,150  
 
New Mexico
$41,000  
 
New Jersey
$39,700  
 
Maine
$39,630  
 
South Dakota
$39,530  
 
North Carolina
$38,620  
 
Pennsylvania
$37,250  
 
Ohio
$37,060  
 
Minnesota
$36,910  
 
Florida
$36,860  
 
Mississippi
$36,760  
 
Georgia
$36,680  
 
Montana
$36,530  
 
North Dakota
$36,080  
 
Virginia
$34,870  
 
New Hampshire
$34,570  
 
South Carolina
$34,420  
 
Wyoming
$34,390  
 
Delaware
$34,310  
 
Michigan
$34,300  
 
Kentucky
$33,980  
 
Louisiana
$33,720  
 
Oklahoma
$33,390  
 
Nebraska
$32,940  
 
Alabama
$32,230  
 
Missouri
$32,170  
 
Wisconsin
$32,110  
 
Indiana
$31,990  
 
Kansas
$31,430  
 
Tennessee
$30,390  
 
Arkansas
$27,230  
 
Iowa
$27,100  
 
Puerto Rico
$23,330  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Time Management
  
Monitoring
  
Coordination
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Service Orientation
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Active Learning
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Instructing
  
Mathematics
  
Learning Strategies
  
Systems Analysis
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  

Work Values

Support
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Cooperation
  
Persistence
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Leadership
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  

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Work Context

Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Physical Proximity
  
Level of Competition
  
Consequence of Error
  
Electronic Mail
  
Degree of Automation
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Public Speaking
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.
  
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
  
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
  
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
  
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
  
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree