Personal Property Assessor

County of Culpeper•County of Culpeper, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioner of the Revenue serves as the chief assessing officer for local governments. Responsible for generating revenue for the County and Town of Culpeper by ascertaining all personal property subject to taxation, determining the owner thereof, establishing the fair and equitable value of property in accordance with state and local law, combining the value of property with tax rates adopted annually by County and Town governments, and producing property tax assessment books and tax bill data for dissemination to Treasurers for tax collection purposes. Performs professional, technical and administrative work related to ad valorem taxation, local option taxes and state income tax. Administers tax relief, tax exemption and tax incentive programs mandated by Federal Government, VA Constitution, VA State Code and/or County and Town Code. Responsible for enforcing compliance, collection and receipting of payments, providing extensive customer service and protecting taxpayer confidentiality.

Requirements

Basic accounting principles
Skilled in office administration practices
Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, computer, calculator, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet various deadlines
Ability to use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to type and perform data entry accurately and with appropriate speed
Ability to research, analyze and assemble documentation and make clear and concise written reports
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy when communicating with municipal, state and federal officials and the general public
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma supplemented by a minimum of I year previous work experience requiring strong mathematical ability, oral and written communication proficiency, considerable computer software knowledge and in-person customer service.
Must obtain satisfactory results of criminal history background check

Responsibilities

Serve as Customer Service Representative; communicates directly with citizens, business owners, and legal representation; research and respond to routine and highly technical and complex taxpayer inquiries, in person, via phone and in writing
Collection of Tax, over counter, via mail (income, estimated income, food & beverage)
Discover all Personal Property subject to assessment and taxation using all means available such as DMV, DWR, FAA, GIS, Google Earth, SCC, UCC, Real Estate, Income Tax Forms and Schedules, Town Business License, Chamber of Commerce, Leasing Companies, Reporting Forms, Newspapers, Wills and field work/canvassing when necessary
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of historical and current state and local code regarding the assessment of personal property
Maintain familiarity of Tax Commissioner Rulings, Attorney General Opinions, court cases and Supreme Court Rulings with respect to property assessment, local option tax, relief and exemption programs
Determine the value of Personal Property in accordance with state & local code using recognized pricing guides or assessment methodologies developed by office
Perform research to develop market analysis to provide for fair & equitable value of property where no guide exists, using cost, sales and comparable approach to valuing property
Perform complex mathematical equations; extensive data entry; analyzes documentation and exercises judgement under general supervision
Maintain current and historical assessment database; create and maintain complete, accurate and organized records, paper and electronically, using software programs
Administer the state Veterans Personal Property Exemption program by assisting in completing requests for documentation; reviewing documentation; making determinations based on documentation
Administer the state Personal Property Tax Relief program, reviews Federal forms and schedules to determine eligibility
Administer The Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
Submit formal requests for original records from vehicle title and registration agencies, in state and out of state
Prepare and disseminate discovery letters to property owners to verify situs of property for taxation
Maintain current mailing addresses using state and local department/agency data, general public reporting, NCOA reports and other resources available
Work queries in order to maintain accuracy & integrity of assessment data
Perform desk audits to enforce compliance; research, analyze documentation and data; calculate adjustments; generate supplements and exonerations; document adjustments
Make determinations on non-formal appeals based on ownership, situs for taxation, condition of property, mileage, use and classification of property
Serve as liaison between the office and other local, state and non-state agencies/assessment departments to research, discover, validate and defend property assessments and/or to avoid duplicate assessment and taxation
Prepare documents and files for electronic and manual input into an automated document imaging and retention system
US Postal Service mail processing
Assist with the administration of all local tax, relief and exemption programs adopted by the County and Town governments
Adhere to strict confidentiality of taxpayer information in accordance with the VA Code Section 58.1-3
Complete new user and annual training mandated by the Department of Taxation in order to maintain use of programs
Attend assessment and taxation training in person and online
Perform other related duties as required
Participate in the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and the School of Continuing & Professional Studies which includes further job-relates training, classes, conferences, etc.