What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessing Technician II position at Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK)?
Under the direction of the Deputy Assessor provide varied office and administrative support to the Assessing Department. Serve as administrative support to the Assessing Director, Deputy Director, and department staff. Conduct technical research, including updating spreadsheets and databases, obtaining building permits, and performing related tasks to assist in real property valuation and support the Appraisal staff. Provide general office support as needed, including researching and entering data on local sales and market activity, as well as handling data entry and editing tasks for the appraisal team.
SALARY: 8A
REPORTS TO: Deputy Assessor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None1. Serve as technical assistant to the Appraisal staff. Perform data entry/research functions and spreadsheets as required, document research involving permits and leases or other various projects related to the valuation of real estate.
2. Assist in the preparation of staff reports, BOE (Board of Equalization) cases, BOE proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, presentations for ordinances or resolutions, correspondence, farm use deferment, exemption data management and other sales data maintenance.
3. Update web page content as directed.
4. Assist the Appraisers with data entry and editing tasks to maintain the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) database. Responsibilities include adding listing information and completing other related projects as assigned.
5. Maintain and update Assessing information in the CAMA system to include sales data letters, building permits, farm use deferment application and valuations.
6. Prepare adjusted notices for mailing and process returns for appropriate action, assist in the preparation and processing of other bulk mailings as requested.
7. Prep, scan or digitally convert records that include classification for property file & category placement, audit for clarity and accuracy.
8. Provide back-up support for Assessing Clerk, Assessing Technician I & Appraiser I, on an as needed basis and perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. and one (1) year of experience in office administration/technology or related field required. Associates Degree in a business related field is preferred.
2. Prefer experience in a real estate, public land agency or other entity involved with real property descriptions, building characteristics and terminology.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer for a variety of computer programs, MS Word, Excel & Adobe Software required, database experience preferred; type at a proficient level. Ability to operate a variety of office machines such as copier, scanner, plotter, microfilm/microfiche reader, fax, calculator, multi-function phone & printers.
7. Basic web page content editing is preferred.
8. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Demonstrated ability to interpret and relate various types of real estate, construction or building terminology and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
2. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions, to apply State Statutes and FNSB Policies and Procedures, as well as perform work in a timely and orderly manner.
3. Must be capable of functioning with minimal directions and perform work in an organized and professional manner, sometimes under stressful situations and the pressure of short deadlines.
4. Must possess excellent communication (oral/written) skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
5. Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
6. A basic knowledge of GIS is preferred.
OTHER
1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
2. This position requires a criminal background check.JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact, frequent public contact and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require normal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where work accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).
SALARY: 8A
REPORTS TO: Deputy Assessor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None1. Serve as technical assistant to the Appraisal staff. Perform data entry/research functions and spreadsheets as required, document research involving permits and leases or other various projects related to the valuation of real estate.
2. Assist in the preparation of staff reports, BOE (Board of Equalization) cases, BOE proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, presentations for ordinances or resolutions, correspondence, farm use deferment, exemption data management and other sales data maintenance.
3. Update web page content as directed.
4. Assist the Appraisers with data entry and editing tasks to maintain the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) database. Responsibilities include adding listing information and completing other related projects as assigned.
5. Maintain and update Assessing information in the CAMA system to include sales data letters, building permits, farm use deferment application and valuations.
6. Prepare adjusted notices for mailing and process returns for appropriate action, assist in the preparation and processing of other bulk mailings as requested.
7. Prep, scan or digitally convert records that include classification for property file & category placement, audit for clarity and accuracy.
8. Provide back-up support for Assessing Clerk, Assessing Technician I & Appraiser I, on an as needed basis and perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. and one (1) year of experience in office administration/technology or related field required. Associates Degree in a business related field is preferred.
2. Prefer experience in a real estate, public land agency or other entity involved with real property descriptions, building characteristics and terminology.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer for a variety of computer programs, MS Word, Excel & Adobe Software required, database experience preferred; type at a proficient level. Ability to operate a variety of office machines such as copier, scanner, plotter, microfilm/microfiche reader, fax, calculator, multi-function phone & printers.
7. Basic web page content editing is preferred.
8. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Demonstrated ability to interpret and relate various types of real estate, construction or building terminology and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
2. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions, to apply State Statutes and FNSB Policies and Procedures, as well as perform work in a timely and orderly manner.
3. Must be capable of functioning with minimal directions and perform work in an organized and professional manner, sometimes under stressful situations and the pressure of short deadlines.
4. Must possess excellent communication (oral/written) skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
5. Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
6. A basic knowledge of GIS is preferred.
OTHER
1. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
2. This position requires a criminal background check.JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact, frequent public contact and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require normal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where work accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).
Salary : $28
