Deputy Tax Assessor

Warren County•Warren County, NC

About The Position

Performs skilled clerical work involving the listing and assessment of real and personal property. The position operates under the general supervision of the Tax Administrator and includes maintaining property records, processing assessments and appeals, assisting taxpayers and other members of the public, and preparing reports and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in real estate and personal property tax work involving public contact.
Thorough knowledge of portions of the law related to tax assessment, including the North Carolina Revenue Act, Machinery Act, and property tax laws.
Ability to develop and implement an effective system for listing, assessing, discovery, and billing.
Ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, North Carolina Department of Revenue certification as a Deputy Tax Collector within five years of employment.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

Receive and process appeals forms for the Board of Equalization and Review.
Review, enter data for, process, and assess personal property listings, including annual business personal property listings.
Enter and update data in the CAMA system and maintain records and files.
Update and maintain mobile home and boat listings; process annual mobile home park owner reports.
Enter new construction building permits into the system for field review.
Assist taxpayers with property listing and assessment processes and resolve complex complaints or problems.
Review real estate transfers and land splits and send transfer letters to new owners.
Enter and update land splits in the GIS system and provide citizens with GIS information.
Assist citizens with mapping, deed transfers, and property listings.
Provide attorneys, realtors, taxpayers, and mortgage companies with tax values, deed references, property descriptions, tax amounts, and other information.
Review and process DMV RMV data, update files, correct names and addresses, and cross-reference real estate records to verify situs.
Set up and maintain real and personal property accounts in the computer system.
Enter changes for deferred property or exemptions.
Prepare reports and complete special projects as directed by the Tax Administrator.
Perform related tasks as required.