Exemption Clerk I

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Assessor's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the  Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career development. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Answers incoming calls and greets the public; performs data entry functions; receives Homestead Exemption applications; calculates, audits, approves/denies, and processes Property Tax Reduction applications; receives Homestead Exemption applications and computes estimated tax forms; performs data entry functions; answers incoming calls and greets the public; performs related duties as required. The position is located in the Ada County Assessor's Office.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An Assessor Exemption Clerk I is provided close supervision, training, and learning opportunities. The incumbent performs routine work according to pre-defined guidelines.

• Acts as front-facing contact for public, greeting persons visiting the Assessor's Office, answering their questions and helping them complete applications for various exemptions;
• Processes applications for Homestead Exemptions, Property Tax Reduction Exemptions, and Property Tax Reduction for Veterans with 100% Service-Connected Disability;
• Enters applications into the State Tax Commission’s database;
• Determines the qualification of applicants for the exemption;
• Audits applications including calculating and/or verifying income, medical expenses, etc. of applicants;
• Explains requirements and process for exemptions and assessment procedures and refers the public to applicable State and County laws and ordinances;
• Mails applications for Property Tax Reduction Program to appropriate individuals;
• Issues a Homestead Exemption receipt of filing to the applicant when needed;

• Sorts, files, codes, updates, and verifies information in order to maintain records.
   

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 

• May gather background information and develop data required for special projects;
• Monitors and escorts visitors per security requirements;
• Performs related duties as required. 

Assessor Exemption Clerk I

• High school diploma or equivalent;  
• Knowledge of business math; 
• Knowledge of office routines and procedures sufficient, for example, to receive and refer phone calls and visitors to staff members and to answer questions and provide information; 
• Knowledge of general office equipment and procedures;
• Skill in communicating with culturally diverse populations;
• Skill in operating a computer terminal; 
• Skill in operating a calculator; 
• Skill in organizing work;
• Ability to learn the function and mission of various programs of the Assessor's Office;
• Ability to learn, understand and apply detailed laws or regulations which must be interpreted to carry out assignments; 
• Ability to explain technical material and processing procedures;
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies; 
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; 
• Ability to meet and deal effectively (often on the telephone) with the general public; 

• Ability to work well with others.
  
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must adhere to a professional code of ethics as a sworn Deputy Assessor;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

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