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

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART) is seeking a Program Supervisor for our Business Personal Property team. This role involves leading a team of direct reports and seasonal employees, interpreting and implementing Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with legal deadlines. The ideal candidate will be a people-first supervisor, a compliance expert, a forward-thinking leader focused on efficiency and service, and a public service champion dedicated to resolving complex taxpayer issues.

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.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, manages, and reviews 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.
• Addresses assessment related issues, works closely with senior management to recommend and implement section objectives, ensures policies and procedures.
• Performs 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
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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