Equalization Director

Meade County, SD•Sturgis, SD

7d•$87,651 - $133,371•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the mass appraisal of all real property for property tax purposes in compliance with South Dakota statutes.

Requirements

Knowledge of state statutes and county ordinances.
Knowledge of Department of Revenue rules and regulations.
Knowledge of tax assessment principles and practices.
Knowledge of personnel management principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in directing equalization operations.
Skill in the management of budgets.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Minimum of five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain CAA certification.
Knowledge of South Dakota laws relating to real property assessment.
Knowledge of appraisal methods and statistics.

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day operations of the Equalization Department; oversee employee assignments and workflow, ensure compliance with county ordinances, policies, timelines and schedules.
Supervise the quality and quantity control of appraisals and meet with office staff for individual and project reviews.
Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, county, USPAP, and IAAO appraisal standards.
Direct and review all reappraisal projects.
Enter all factors for annual reappraisal neighborhoods.
Review agricultural adjustments and prepare ag reports for Department of Revenue
Direct the preparation of appeal packets for local and county boards of equalization, OHE hearings, and court. Testify as needed.
Manage the discretionary formula program.
Review the uploads of sales to the Department of Revenue sales ratio database.
Create TIF Districts, new tax districts, and parcels.
Oversee all tax relief programs.
Oversee the preparation of county abstract for all taxing entities in the county; run reports and verify calculations; help Auditor’s Office with reports for tax levies; verify TIF calculations; prepare and submit Department of Revenue reports.
Oversee and manage department budget.
Maintain continuing education and remain educated on all legislative and industry changes.
Research and compile data for Department of Revenue, the County Commission, and other agencies, boards, etc.
Provide information and assistance to other county departments, banks, title companies, insurance companies, the Department of Revenue, municipal governments, taxing entities, surveyors, engineers, developers, and representatives of other counties
Train, assign, direct, motivate, supervise, evaluate, and discipline department personnel.
Oversee the preparation for all rally vendor permits and temporary campground application. Supervise staff for in-field compliance checks of vendor permits.
Perform any other related duties.