This position evaluates business personal property within the County for taxation purposes within the limits and bounds of Washington laws. The position allocated to this classification is responsible for evaluating personal property for tax purposes. Work is performed in the office or at times in the field as required.

• Evaluates, using approved reference material, the assessment of all personal property including but not limited to: industrial, commercial, retail, medical, and agricultural machinery and equipment for taxing purposes.
• Establishes new accounts; detects accounts which are delinquent, and evaluates personal property in active accounts by interviewing individual owners or their representatives to gather information on taxable personal property; by using approved manuals and reference material to determine taxable value.
• Utilizes original equipment costs and applies depreciation using fair market value of taxable items to determine the assessed value of personal property.
• Defends assessed values at the Spokane County Board of Equalization, State Board of Tax Appeals, and Superior Court.
• Determines penalties in delinquent accounts in the office or field; establishes new accounts.
• Assists the public in preparing proper forms.
• Provides information, explaining rules and regulations established by the Dept. of Revenue for tax purposes.
• Enters all data into database and files personal property forms.
• Participates in small business workshops to assist in educating the public on tax related issues.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of work related experience that includes a combination of education, training, coursework, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. .
• Requires successful completion of coursework sponsored by the Washington Department of Revenue within six months of employment or at the first available class.
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of employment.

• Knowledge of personal property tax assessment and pertinent laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of RCWs as they pertain to personal property assessment and taxation.
• Knowledge of the effective methods and principles of customer service.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of operation of personal computers and programs.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, officials and the general public.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to accurately work with reference material and figures.
• Ability to accurately apply accounting and auditing principles and practices in evaluating personal property reports.
• Ability to perform data entry with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and stay updated on technical processes associated with the work.