Administrative Assistant 30 (Assessor)

City of Lansing•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The City of Lansing is hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support to the City Assessor, Deputy Assessor, and appraisers in the Assessors Office. The role includes assisting taxpayers and supporting assessment administration, property tax processes, and divisional administrative functions. The position offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave. The employee must obtain a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) Certificate within six months of hire or attend required continuous training. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and copies of acquired certifications with their application. Hand-delivered applications and documentation will not be accepted.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least one year of comprehensive office experience using a personal computer for word processing, creating complex letters, documents, and memorandums, and records management using Microsoft Word.
Obtain a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) Certificate within six months of hire or attend required continuous training.

Nice To Haves

Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (Level 2) Certification (MCAO), or two years of equivalent work experience in Assessment Administration.

Responsibilities

Assist taxpayers by phone, email, and in person.
Compose, draft, and prepare correspondence, reports, memorandums, p-card reports and invoices, personnel forms, purchase requisitions, payable vouchers, and divisional budget support items.
Research and prepare documentation for submission to and appearances before the Michigan Tax Tribunal in areas of expertise.
Process or assist with Principal Residence Exemption maintenance.
Process or assist with Property Transfer Affidavit and deed processing.
Process or assist with billing Property Transfer Affidavit fines.
Process or assist with Poverty Exemption applications.
Process or assist with Veteran Exemption.