Tax Commission Specialist 1,2

State of Louisiana•Statewide, LA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Administration/Louisiana Tax Commission has a vacancy. To serve Louisiana taxpayers fairly and with integrity by administering property tax laws. Reviews and analyzes the work of field appraisers. Performs mass appraisal reports for ratio studies and detailed appraisals for appeals. Assist in evaluating the accuracy and uniformity or official tax assessments. Prepares appraisal reports of a routine nature to arrive at market value estimates. Reviews official assessments with respect to research findings; prepares reports reflecting technical findings and makes necessary recommendations. AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its state government’s financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: Overseeing the state’s capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

Requirements

Three years of experience in accounting, financial or tax auditing, financial analysis, property appraisal, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor’s degree.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field.
The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants who reside in the following parishes: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Franklin, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Natchitoches, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion and Vernon.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the accuracy and uniformity of tax assessments by performing annual ratio studies which involve determining fair market value of real property through the appraisal process.
Researches official records of sales and leases to assist in determining fair market value of real property.
Performs physical inspections of subject properties and comparable properties to determine size, condition and the proper classification.
Conducts complex appraisals of large statewide industrial facilities that are being added to parish tax roll books upon completion of their 10-yearly Industrial Tax Exemption and provides data to parish assessors.
Reviews assessments with respect to research findings; prepares reports reflecting technical findings and make necessary recommendations.
Reviews reports submitted by taxpayers and/or representatives for accuracy, completeness and application of appropriate procedures to determine fair market value.
Testifies in hearings to defend appraisals in response to appeals.
Confers with higher level personnel and parish assessors to answer questions, provide technical assistance, provide recommendations and resolve problems concerning any property value dispute.
Provides supervision and technical assistance to lower-level Specialists.