What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATE (TAX ADMINISTRATION) position at Cabarrus County?
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hiring range for this position is $37,564.80 - $44,865.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 12.
General Definition of Work:
Performs responsible administrative support work involving the appraisal, listing, billing and collection of individual and business real and personal property taxes; does related work as required. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Listing taxes; preparing and mailing tax bills; performing clerical assistance tasks; entering data; maintaining records and files; assisting the public.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
* Performs a variety of office assistance tasks in the appraisal, listing and billing of taxes.
* May be assigned to a special section or perform general office assistance tasks as required.
* Assists callers and walk-in customers; answers questions; provides information.
* Assists with the listing, preparation and mailing of tax bills.
* Prepares correspondence, letters, notices, etc. to taxpayers concerning a variety of issues; prepares reports.
* Enters information into computer to ensure accurate real and personal property billing information is available; enters exempt and deferred property changes.
* Enters land split information into computer.
* Prepares notices to property owners who improved, bought, sold or requested reviews.
* Updates deed records; verifies information in computer.
* Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
* Assists the public with the completion of standardized records and documents.
* Receives citizen's inquiries, complaints and service requests and resolves them within the framework of established policies, procedures and laws and ordinances.
* Prepares, maintains and processes various reports, forms and correspondence.
* Maintains filing system; refiles information on a regular basis.
* Operates standard office, word and data processing equipment.
* Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of tax appraisal, listing, billing or collection programs, policies and procedures; general knowledge of standard office methods and procedures, business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to operate standard office and data entry equipment; ability to make decisions relating to assigned operations in conformance with applicable laws and policies; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Management Preferences:
Knowledge of tax appraisal, real estate, billing or collection programs, and policies and procedures.
Bilingual Spanish/English translation skills is a plus.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some clerical experience involving contact with the general public.
Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.
Special Requirements:
Ability to successfully complete the Fundamentals of Listing and assessing within two (2) years of employment.
Physical Requirements:
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
Salary : $37,565 - $44,866