Job description

About us

The Mifflin County Tax Services Office is a department of Mifflin County government. Our goal is to provide tax assessment and delinquent tax claim information and services to the taxpayers and local professionals of Mifflin County.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting

*Mifflin County* *Position Description* *Position Title: *Deputy Chief Assessor *Department: *Tax Services *Date: *February 21, 2018 *Reports to: *Director of Tax Services *Purpose of Position* The purpose of this position is to assist the Chief Assessor with assessment operations and functions in the Tax Services department and also perform field inspections of real estate. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities* *The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.* Assists in the supervision of work performed by the assessment staff and vendors and other duties as requested by the Director. Provides information and problem solving assistance to property owners, tax payers, appellants, attorneys, Realtors and others regarding property and other taxes and assessment matters. Reviews work of Assessment staff to ensure that standards are maintained and, instructs staff in procedures. Attends and/or conducts tax appeal hearings. Performs on-site real estate assessment fieldwork. Receives requests for exonerations from tax collectors and prepares necessary paperwork to complete the request. Have knowledge of other services that this office supplies so as to answer questions and / or direct customer to the appropriate Staff person that can answer the questions. Participates in various meetings and seminars with commissioners, consultants, solicitors, tax collectors, taxpayers and other assessors. Maintains accreditation and continuing education with the North Central Assessor's Association and the Assessor's Association of Pennsylvania Page 2 of 3 Deputy Chief Assessor/ Assessment *Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions* Must possess current license from the State Board of Appraisal as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator and maintain certification as required by the state. High school graduate with technical training in property appraisal and one to two years experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Proficient in word processing, general data entry software and knowledge of software necessary to function in the assessment office such as ArcView and spreadsheets. *Physical Requirements* Ability to operate motor vehicle and walk rough terrain. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, etc. *Mathematical Ability* Ability to use Computer Aided Design software to prepare residential drawing, digital camera and imaging systems. Ability to, accurately, count large sums of cash in different denominations Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals, percentages and ratios; knowledge of basic principles of algebra and geometry. *Language Ability and Interpersonal Conununication* Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents valuation service manuals, appeal forms and appraisals both residential and commercial. Ability to use prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of procedure, punctuation, grammar diction and style. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrate insight, intelligence and problem solving abilities with the general public, property owners, attorneys, realtors. *Environmental Adaptability* Ability to perform outdoor work year round and in a variety of environments and terrains including construction and industrial sites, mountain and farm land, flood and other disaster areas. Page 3 of 3 Deputy Chief Assessor/ Assessment Ability to work effectively in an office, computer and Internet environment. Mifflin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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