Assessment Technician

MCCC • Fairmont, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Assessment Technician in the County Assessor's office. The Assessment Technician is responsible for GIS, TAX & CAMA data maintenance, calculating tax splits and estimates, parcel splits and combinations, homestead administration including cross county, resolve duplicate homesteads, tax exemption administration, PRISM reporting, taxpayer assistance, and assistance with GIS maintenance. This position assures all statutory and administrative requirements are complete and deadlines are met in providing an equitable assessment of property for calculating and collecting property taxes and special assessments.

Requirements

• Formal training in technical school or Associate’s Degree.
• Two years of recent progressive experience in related field along with the skills, knowledge and abilities required; or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Considerable knowledge of Minnesota property tax procedures and requirements as related to Assessor’s Office functions.
• Particular focus on Minnesota Statutes regarding agricultural homestead, exclusions and exemptions.
• Considerable experience using MS Word, Excel, ARC GIS and similar programs.
• Ability to draw legal descriptions using GIS applications and tools.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of organization and operation of County government and working knowledge of applicable Minnesota Statutes
• Ability to work with prioritizing workload to meet deadlines for multiple tasks and maintain efficiency with frequent interruptions.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with limited oversight.
• Follows instructions and adheres to all County policies and procedures as required.
• Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written correspondence, including emails.
• Listens well; respects viewpoints different than own.
• Contributes knowledge, experience, and feedback appropriately to others.
• Provides information, options, and/or solutions to inquiries, concerns, and/or requests from the diverse public in a respectful manner.
• Maintains the County’s reputation of providing a high-level of customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the County’s values and the County’s code of ethics and conduct.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions.
• Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles.
• Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a ‘can do’ approach.
• Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties.
• Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
• Gives honest and constructive feedback and shows willingness to receive feedback from peers.
• Provides assistance to teammates as needed.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures including a computer and other basic office equipment.
• Software skills, including excellent typing skills, and the ability to use Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Moderate lifting (up to 40 pounds).
• Continuous: Keyboarding; Considerable mental effort and stress; Work requires high attention to detail; Work with frequent deadlines.
• Frequent: Sit; Repetitive movement; Exposure to emotional public.
• Occasional: Stand; Lift or carry less than 10 lbs.; Some mental effort and stress involved resulting in frustration; Work alone; Work requires moderate attention to detail.
• Intermittent: Walk; Bend or stoop; Kneel or squat; Work with arms above shoulder; Lift or carry 11-25 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull 26-60 lbs.; Inability to leave workstation for long periods of time; Exposure to offensive language; Exposure to threats.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or education in GIS programs preferred.
• Property Tax Calculation Certification within two years of hire.
• Certified Assessment Technician within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Posts daily data on TAX and CAMA, links homestead properties together, manages cross county data, edits and checks system for errors and maintains correct Social Security numbers.
• Prepares and submits PRISM abstracts including taxable, exempt, and mobile homes, and Duplicate Social Security lists to state agencies.
• Manages and posts state assessed property values for public utilities and railroads.
• Prepares property tax splits on shared owner property and tax estimates as part of parcel split process.
• Answers phone and counter inquiries.
• Manages data processing done before and after regular hours. Includes lists and logs, new year file, dates for valuation notices and flood CAMA system, etc.
• Interprets and implements policies, statutes, Department of Revenue directives and laws.
• Processes Tax Capacity Calculations, tax lists and logs and correct edits.
• Processes and prepares mass mailings for Valuation Notices and Special Programs.
• Assists with GIS programs and applications, to include corrections, edits and maintaining GIS layers.
• Researches legal descriptions, chain of title to ensure correct property ownership.
• Participates in continuing education and training sessions on position applicable law and regulation changes, computer skills and other position related matters.
• Ensures required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
• Performs other work-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree