POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting customers and providing administrative duties in the Assessor’s Office.
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Records property transfers: receives and stamps deeds; maintains log of deeds processed; submits property splits to Mapping Technician; mails necessary forms; compiles sales report for public viewing.
• Enters data to computer; verifies accuracy of property and parcel information.
• Prepares and sends courtesy tax bills to new property owners.
• Calculates and compiles actual rollback tax information for auditing purposes.
• Assists the public in person and by telephone, including providing information regarding parcel numbers, addresses, size, property and building locations, appraised values, manufactured homes, legal residence, and agricultural use.
• Assists appraisers and mappers.
• Assists with deeds.
• Does legal residence verifications.
• Ability to cross train and help with all scenarios.
• Able to work independently and be self motivated.
• Collects monies and issues receipts.
• Processes mailing address changes for property owners as requested.
• Assists the public with using the GIS computer and obtaining maps.
• Issues mobile home permits and moving permits; collects fees and taxes; issues receipts.
• Reconciles cash drawer on a daily basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various real estate forms and documents, including deeds, plats, and sales contracts.
• Knowledge of GIS computer and mapping systems.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps and deed information.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in operating a computer, GIS computer, plotter, mapping machine, and standard office equipment.
• Skill in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is typically performed in an office setting.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED