County Job
Burleigh
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS - Tax Appraiser II
1. Associate Degree or two (2) years of technical trade school with course work in cost estimating, construction trades, architectural drafting, or related field and two (2) to three (3) years related tax or appraisal work experience. OR and equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Must have knowledge of modern building methods and/or appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes; the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map; ability to understand and work from building plans and blueprints.
3. Knowledge of appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes, the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map and be able to use a digital camera and associated software.
4. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures governing the conduct of the Department of Tax Equalization and counties.
5. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with he public and other employees.
6. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically, excel and Word in order to efficiently perform the administrative tasks assigned to this position.
7. Obtain a Class I Assessor’s certificate issued by the North Dakota State Supervisor of Assessment within two (2) years of hiring.
8. Possess excellent interpersonal, organization, communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
9. Have a valid North Dakota class D driver’s license with a clean driving record.
10. Must be a self-starter who is willing to take initiative to setup and complete appraisals.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS - Tax Appraiser I (Under Fill)
1. Associate Degree or two (2) years of technical trade school with course work in accounting, cost estimating, construction trades, architectural drafting, or related, field, and one (1) to two (2) years related tax or appraisal work experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Must obtain a current Class 2 assessor’s certificate issued by the North Dakota State Supervisor of Assessment within two (2) years of hiring.
3. Must have knowledge of modern building methods and/or appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes; the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map; ability to understand and work from building plans and blueprints.
4. Must have knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures governing the conduct of the Department of Tax Equalization and counties.
5. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
6. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically, Excel and Word in order to efficiently perform the administrative tasks assigned to this position.
7. Must have a valid North Dakota driver’s license with a clean driving record.
PRMARY JOB DUTIES:
1. Review properties by the type of construction, interior systems, and other details; take measurements of buildings or additions to determine the total amount of square footage; prepare field sketches and/or take photographs of property as needed.
2. Participate in land appraisal and assessment work by inspecting properties to record the type of property, improvements, area measurements and related information necessary for value determination.
3. Compile sales data information of property through deed transfers and conduct sales ratio studies to validate assessed values. Track new home exemptions.
4. Calculate taxes on new construction and prepare tax estimates for abstractors, lenders, realtors, and homeowners.
5. Track and maintain records on all sales, deed transfers, building permits, and two-year exemptions on systems that can be used by county employees, appraisers, and the general public. Maintain and balance all assessment books.
6. Assist with real property and mobile home tax processes and questions, senior citizen exemptions, moving permits, name changes, processes, and other exemptions.
7. Assist the public with locating information needed for tax assessments, sales, and other documentation needed for real estate transactions.
8. Willing and able to listen and communicate critical, detailed information pertaining to assessments.
9. Perform other duties such as answering telephones, documenting information, maintaining files, assist with elections and assist with the public.
10. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Open Until Filled
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND BE ND P.O.S.T BOARD CERTIFIED OR CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF ND. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT DRIVER’S LICENSE AND CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, VERBAL AND REPORT WRITING SKILLS, ABLE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIVES AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY IN COMPUTERS.
APPLICANTS WILL BE PROVIDED ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY PERFORM THEIR DUTIES AND TASKS, TO INCLUDE BODY ARMOR, TASER, TAKE HOME PATROL VEHICLE, UNIFORMS, DUTY BELT AND GEAR, ETC, BUT MUST FURNISH THEIR OWN DUTY WEAPON. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENFORCEMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC LAWS, PATROL OF HIGHWAYS AND RURAL AREAS, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, CIVIL PROCESS, AND ANY/ALL OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES.
APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED AND SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK. APPLICANTS MAY BE CALLED UPON AND ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW. STARTING SALARY WILL BE $65,123/YEARLY.
BENEFITS INCLUDE VACATION, SICK LEAVE, FUNERAL LEAVE, NDPERS RETIREMENT, AND 100% EMPLOYER PAID SINGLE OR FAMILY FULL BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HEALTH INSURANCE.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF CROSBY, ND.
RESUMES CAN BE SENT TO SHERIFF ZACHARY SCHROEDER AT zschroeder@nd.gov OR TO THE DIVIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PO BOX 275, CROSBY, ND 58730. ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY CALLING THE DIVIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT (701)965-6461 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS (8A-4P).