Property Tax Specialist(Job Id 16551)
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Job ID: 16551
Agency: Department of Revenue - Property Tax Division
Salary: $23.87 per hour
Pay Grade: GJ
Closing Date: 7/1/2021
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Revenue. For more information on the Department of Revenue, please visit http://dor.sd.gov.
Why the Department of Revenue
At the Department of Revenue, culture is everything. It’s at the heart of what we do for our employees, community, and our customers – the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with a vision to create an open and collaborative environment that provides professional customer service, contributes to a favorable economic climate, and is accountable to the citizens of South Dakota. Sound like a good fit? As a Department of Revenue employee, here’s what you’ll experience –
- Innovation– We are always looking for new ways to push forward and evolve.
- Professional growth– We provide new challenges for you to tackle and provide valuable trainings
- Career development – Investing in our employees’ development through our onboarding and leadership programs.
- Fit– Ability to do what you do best every day while maintaining a flexible work/life balance.
- Collaboration– Ability to work with all divisions within the department as member of the Property Tax team.
Who we want
- A highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for service and desire to make a difference while serving as an auditor within the Property Tax Division.
- A leader who will provide property tax direction and guidance to various stakeholders.
- Someone who is willing to travel extensively to various conferences, trainings, and other necessary meetings.
- Someone who can identify opportunities for improvement and provide necessary educational opportunities at the county level.
- An individual who is excellent at juggling and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a positive attitude and a high level of confidentiality.
“Education, especially for our county officials, is vital to the division’s success. The Property Tax Specialist is instrumental in the education and certification process for the Directors of Equalization and their staff. This person is also responsible in the auditing and compliance efforts for their designated region of South Dakota.”– Wendy Semmler, Property Tax Division Director
What you will do
The duties of the Property Tax Specialist include:
- auditing counties in property tax assessment and valuation in the areas of residential, commercial, and agriculture;
- ensuring property taxes are administered fairly, uniformly, and accurately throughout the state;
- working closely with key stakeholders - Elected County Officials, Directors of Equalization, etc;
- interacting with South Dakota State University researchers regarding the agricultural land assessment system;
- reviewing, verifying, and approving various reports and processes
What you need
Education/Licenses:
- Certified Appraiser or be willing to become certified within one year of date of hire. The Department of Revenue provides all necessary training to gain certification.
Our ideal candidate has:
- an associates degree or higher in business/accounting or an equivalent 3-5 years office experience;
- 3-5 years of education and experience in property assessment and taxation is preferable;
- knowledge and experience of property tax statutes and administrative rules;
- knowledge of property assessment and taxation methodology, implementation, and policy including agriculture land productivity system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- effective verbal and written communication skills including public speaking;
- ability to build and maintain strong relationships within and outside of the department;
- ability to embrace organizational culture change;
- advanced use of the Microsoft Office Suite software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint, Access, Learning Management System, PowerPoint);
- ability to use critical thinking to solve issues as they occur and decide on correct course of action for rectification.
Equally important will be a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality, and a positive attitude!
If you enjoy a fast pace, working with a fun group, and are comfortable both implementing and accepting changes, you're going to enjoy this position!
Additional Requirements: To be considered, attach your resume.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
"An Equal Opportunity Employer