Chief Deputy Assessor

Assists the County Assessor in administering property assessment and appraisal activities in accordance with Iowa laws and regulations. This position helps ensure fair and equitable property valuations for taxation purposes and may supervise staff, conduct field inspections, analyze property data, and assist taxpayers with assessment questions and appeals.

• Collects building permits from municipalities in the county; measures, values, and lists new commercial, industrial, and residential new construction.
• Processes property splits and creates parcels with new values in the Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system; forward information to office staff for entry into the real estate system.
• Runs periodic and frequent sales ratio studies in the CAMA system and analyzes results.
• Reviews new Declaration of Value forms on a daily basis; contacts seller to verify sales conditions.
• Revalue all properties in the county as scheduled; updates land values, changes map factors, and runs sales ratio analysis to determine the accuracy and equity of new valuations.
• Performs informal reviews for a significant amount of residential and for all commercial and industrial properties.
• Attends meetings of the Board of Review to answer questions, explain methodologies, and defend assessed values.
• Attends city council meetings as requested to provide information and answer questions concerning tax abatements or other assessment-related matters.
• Performs the duties of the Assessor in his or her absence as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the tools, techniques, standards, and guidelines employed in the discovery, listing, and valuing of real and personal property.
• Knowledge of Iowa property assessment laws.
• Knowledge of mass appraisal systems.
• Knowledge of property owners’ rights and assessment appeal processes.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in presenting facts and recommendations effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, supervising, and reviewing the work of subordinates.
• Skill in the development and maintenance of working relationships with county officials, associates, and the general public.
• Skill in developing, interpreting, and applying procedures.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Iowa for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be on the Iowa Department of Revenue list of eligible candidates for appointment as Deputy Assessor.

E-VERIFY PROCESS: Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at:http://www.uscis.gov.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.

Salary : $119,680 - $145,819