Part Time Research Assistant

Tippecanoe County Government • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Work with Project Manager to collect data for implementation in property valuation models.

Management and maintenance of research methods and surveys, as well as management of data in various formats for implementation into computer automated mass appraisal (CAMA) system.

Assist research in areas such as property sales, market conditions, and other factors affecting valuation for properties under appeal.

Assists public with information and location of property ownership, providing copies upon request, including researching and locating previous and current record cards and clarifies information as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of standard office practices and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations
• Competency in common office software programs and ability to learn and integrate new software and processes into work routine
• Mass appraisal of properties involves annual adjustments and review of many simultaneous processes. The ability to multi-task is essential
• Ability to communicate and conduct oneself with intelligence and precision in correspondence with tax payers, tax representatives, and other government officials
• Ability to perform and interpret various (basic) mathematical functions related to both single property valuation and mass appraisal
• Work will often be self-paced and solitary, demonstration of proper time management is essential

Responsibilities

• collect data for implementation in property valuation models
• management and maintenance of research methods and surveys
• management of data in various formats for implementation into computer automated mass appraisal (CAMA) system
• assist research in areas such as property sales, market conditions, and other factors affecting valuation for properties under appeal
• assists public with information and location of property ownership
• providing copies upon request, including researching and locating previous and current record cards and clarifies information as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees