Business Personal Property Supervisor (Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation)

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

3d • $88,605 - $135,792 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART) is seeking a Program Supervisor for our Business Personal Property team. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is a people-first supervisor dedicated to training, mentoring, and monitoring a team of 5 direct reports plus 3-5 additional seasonal employees while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace culture. This role requires a compliance expert adept at interpreting Oregon Revised Statute and Oregon Administrative rules, advising on, understanding and implementing legislative updates, meeting mandatory legal deadlines, and assisting in state-level reporting. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader devoted to delivering excellent service and increasing workplace efficiencies, and a public service champion dedicated to resolving complex taxpayer issues, managing daily business operations, and maintaining a positive community image.

Requirements

• Possession of or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire an Oregon State Appraiser Registration (bi-annual recertification required)
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in appraisal / assessment or another property valuation related field
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate State driver’s license, valid car insurance, and access to a vehicle in order to conduct site visits

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and/or management experience in an appraisal office with a focus on Business Personal Property and/or Commercial/Industrial Valuation
• Experience with complex Business Personal Property Valuation
• Workforce management, including coaching and progressive discipline experience within a union work environment
• Appeal management, coordination, settlement and testimony experience
• Project management experience
• Experience in the hiring and selection process

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, prioritizes, and implements programs and strategic planning as it relates to the Business Personal Property team
• Oversees and directs the work of technical staff, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data entry, review of electronically submitted business personal property returns
• Responsibilities include planning, prioritizing, assigning, managing and reviewing the work of established and tenured technical staff for business personal property while adhering to Oregon Department of Revenue guidelines
• Consults with senior management and the Oregon Department of Revenue regarding assessment issues and applicable regulations
• Recruits, trains, mentors, counsels, and disciplines staff
• Provides consistent, supportive leadership to a technical team dealing with a significant workload, both on paper and electronically, maintaining strict statutory deadlines; cultivates an inclusive, equitable work environment that actively supports staff well-being, workload balance, and professional composure under pressure
• This role addresses assessment related issues, works closely with senior management to recommend and implement section objectives, ensures policies and procedures
• The position requires performing various technical project management tasks within the assigned area of responsibility
• Performs site visits to ensure quality and completeness of Business Personal Property submissions and when managing appeals
• Works with HR and the Union to resolve staff issues.
• Collaborates with leaders of other business sections within the Division to provide additional staff support during tax seasons
• Collaborates with Commercial/Industrial Valuation leadership on complex valuation issues related to Business Personal Property
• Reviews and approves assessment roll changes
• Represents the Assessor at the Property Values Appeals Board and Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court for Business Personal Property value appeals and negotiations
• Works with outside vendors to acquire services, i.e. Smartfile, letter printing & mailing, Translation services etc.
• Collaborates with Applications Support on implementation and yearly maintenance of online Smartfile filing system
• Represents the Business Personal Property interests and needs when migrating to a new CAMA system
• Manage staff requests for time off and approves time entry at the end of pay period
• Review and provide input to new or changing legislation

Benefits

• employer-funded retirement savings
• health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• paid parental leave
• wellness programs
• a focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed