Property Tax Research Consultant

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$25 - $50•Remote

About The Position

As a Research Consultant for the Property Tax Division, you will research and compile data, taxing entity creation, boundaries, and taxing authority. You will review information submitted by the counties and taxing entities to ensure correctness and compliance with Utah statute. You will ensure correct certified tax rate calculation and assist counties and taxing entities to correct their data when errors are found. You will also assist county personnel with matters related to the Property tax calendar, specifically certified tax rates and auditor and treasurer responsibilities. Additionally, you will develop and conduct training for county personnel and taxing entities, review and verify data, and create reports and provide information on property tax data, values, and rates.

Requirements

Experience in reviewing and analyzing data.
Knowledge of the Utah Property Tax system.
Ability to create reports and communicate information in both a written and verbal format.
Experience working with elected officials.
Experience in developing and conducting training.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with local government issues.
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

Research and compile data, taxing entity creation, boundaries, and taxing authority.
Review information submitted by the counties and taxing entities to ensure correctness and compliance with Utah statute.
Ensure correct certified tax rate calculation.
Assist counties and taxing entities to correct their data when errors are found.
Assist county personnel with matters related to the Property tax calendar, specifically certified tax rates and auditor and treasurer responsibilities.
Develop and conduct training for county personnel and taxing entities.
Review and verify data.
Create reports and provide information on property tax data, values, rates.