Assessment Specialist I

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Assessments or his/her designee, is responsible for assisting taxpayers, completing clerical duties to ensure a timely completion of the tax cycle, supporting township assessors and the clerk of the board of review.

Examples of Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist taxpayers on the phone and at the counter with the completion of forms and answering questions
• Processing deeds to ensure proper system data and then transmitting to the Township Assessors
• Finalizing Real Estate Transfer Declarations (RETDs) into the Illinois Department of Revenue’s website
• Accurate and timely application of Homestead Exemptions
• Generate and mail correspondences to taxpayers
• Mail processing (in/out/return)
• Assist in the audits of all Homestead Exemption property
• General filing and clerical administration
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Proficient with MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)

Abilities:

• Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires excellent attention to detail
• Requires the ability to interact and maintain a strong working relationship with other local units of government

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19