Department Specialist, Assessor's Office

Grant County • Grant County, OR

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About The Position

The Department Specialist performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping duties to maintain and process records, forms, and payments in direct support of the Assessor’s Office programs. The position answers varied questions about departmental policies, procedures, and services and requires knowledge of assessment and taxation laws and statutes, along with the ability to explain those laws and procedures to the public. The employee must maintain the confidentiality of records, particularly those related to the Small Tract Forestland and Veterans Exemption programs.

The position requires an acceptable criminal history, which must be maintained throughout employment. A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected applicant. The schedule is 40 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Pay is $23.84 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience performing clerical and bookkeeping work, preferably including experience and/or training in the general operations of the assigned department; alternatively, a satisfactory combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Knowledge of assessment and taxation laws and statutes.
• Ability to explain assessment and taxation laws and procedures to the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable criminal history during employment; the selected applicant will undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized clerical and bookkeeping duties.
• Maintain and process records, forms, and payments in support of departmental programs.
• Answer questions about departmental policies, procedures, and services.
• Explain assessment and taxation laws and procedures to the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of records, particularly those related to the Small Tract Forestland and Veterans Exemption programs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Vacation pay
• Deferred compensation
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED