Property Assessment Tech II

Douglas County • Roseburg, OR

390d • $42,952 - $56,659

About The Position

The Property Assessment Tech II position at Douglas County's Assessor's Office involves performing and coordinating the valuation and assessment of personal property for tax purposes. The role includes processing personal property returns, conducting field audits, and defending appraisals at hearings. The technician will also lead and coordinate staff during peak periods and maintain compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.

Requirements

• Four years experience in an assessor's office personal property section preferred.
• Associate's degree in business administration or a closely related field is desirable.
• Valid Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Thorough knowledge of personal property valuation techniques and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes, Administrative Rules and Department of Revenue guidelines, laws, regulations and ordinances relating to personal property valuation.
• Reasonable knowledge of mathematical practices and principles and statistical analysis.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations and operation of office equipment including calculators, cameras, copy machine, microfiche reader and automated equipment and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; perform effectively at appeal hearings; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading support staff and coordinating workflow during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Identify, value and assess personal property; process personal property returns; contact personal property owners to obtain needed information to determine appropriate value.
• Field audit and value personal property upon appeal or lack of compliance; physically canvass county for purpose of identifying taxable personal property.
• Compute values based on reported or typical cost and depreciation using guidelines established by department of revenue and other reference materials; enter data into Assessor's computer system.
• Prepare and defend values and assessments at board of equalization, department of revenue and tax court.
• As needed, during peak periods, assign work to, lead, monitor and review the work of technical and clerical employees assisting in personal property section; coordinate work flow.
• Review accounts flagged for tax correction; prepare data entry worksheet and documentation of change.
• Maintain personal property section policy and procedure manual according to changes made by legislature, department of revenue guidelines, administrative rules and case law.
• Research various subjects and issues; ie: effect of new legislation, questions regarding tax status of a particular type of property or business, etc.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports and statistical data.
• Assist the public and other divisions of the assessor's office when requested.

Benefits

• Excellent full-family benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PERS/OPSRP retirement plan and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.
• Onsite childcare available at a discounted employee rate.
• Confidential employee assistance program.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree