Levy Administration & Tax Roll Supervisor

THE OPPORTUNITY:  

With a growing portfolio of property parcels and the requisite complexity of Levy Administration and Tax Roll Development, King County's Department of Assessments is searching for a Levy Administration and Tax Roll Supervisor who is a dynamic people leader that possesses the professional, analytical, and mathematical skill to be successful in this position.  The role will oversee and manage the workload of a highly visible and high performing team conducting routine, special, and well-defined property tax levy rate calculations, annexations, and exemptions.  The Tax Roll represents the annual culmination of over 200 people’s worth of appraisal and accounting work and is the basis for property tax rates used in billing almost $8 billion in property taxes in King County.

This position will be a mix of analytical and production oversight, system and process improvement, and strategic planning.  The primary focus will be overseeing the production of a timely and accurate property tax roll and rates through partnerships, collaboration, and accountability.  Supporting responsibilities will include legislative and property tax analysis, the ability to step in and perform individual contributions as-needed, and as directed by the elected Assessor or designee.

This position reports to the Accounting Division Director, oversees a small business and finance team, and partners with division, agency, and external personnel. The work of this team contributes to the management and policy decisions made by the Department of Assessments. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action oriented analytical and creative thinkers who are able to multi-task and bring their financial and technical skills and desire for excellence to our team. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of "The Best Assessment Departments in North America".

Are You....

• A people or project leader committed to the success of a team outcome?
• A transparent communicator who exhibits integrity, ethics, and trust in the face of positive and negative information?
• A skilled planner, and do you display a strong ability to learn and apply new knowledge in your daily work?
• Adept at budget and technical property tax analysis and communication?
• A detail-oriented professional with emphasis on accuracy?
• An effective time manager comfortable making timely and quality decisions?
• An approachable professional with strong accounting, analytical, and problem solving skills?
• Customer focused with a genuine interest in meeting customer needs? 
• A strong collaborator with the ability to explain complicated concepts and analyses to senior leadership and internal/external partners?
• Comfortable researching, understanding, and applying complex regulatory frameworks (i.e. legislation and administrative code) to daily tasks? 

If so, then read on to see if this position is right for you.
  
 The Department of Assessments and King County value diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans.
   
 The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
   
 An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment processes. The Assessor’s Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at: www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx

The successful candidate will at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Plan, assign and direct the work of an analytical and technical team, which includes training, evaluating performance and recommendations for professional development and if necessary, discipline.
• Perform all supervision, performance management, and personnel-related responsibilities for assigned staff; write and conduct performance appraisals; provide new staff orientation and training. 
• Develop and coordinate team/division projects, serve as a liaison between internal and external partners, particularly taxing districts and Treasury.
• Have the ability to drive quality accounting and administrative processes that ensure accurate and accountable property parcel administration and property tax exemptions services for our community.
• Recommend updates to policies, procedures, and division guidelines and develop an actionable plan for their implementation.
• Apply strong understanding of levy administration, mass appraisal, property assessments, and/or the assess-to-collect workstream.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand departmental and county procedures, legal documents, RCW and WAC rules, jurisdictional policies and detailed property records.
• Participate in the development of analytical and computer system improvements aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of the levy administration and tax roll processes.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, and an ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse environment.

The successful candidate will display or demonstrate through submitted application materials and interviews:

• Has Three (3) to Five (5) years of increasingly responsible performance management experience in accounting and administration related to property assessments, or another related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of accounting, business administration, bookkeeping, finance, property tax analysis or other related experience.
• Has experience in assigning resources and managing a process, project, or staff to achieve an outcome.
• Possesses a strong grounding in principles, techniques, and best practices for property tax administration; or another related field.        
• Has a strong background in developing and supporting the performance of employees and implementing detailed and accounting/appraisal-specific processes, best practices, and goals.
• Demonstrated experience researching, understanding, and applying complex regulatory frameworks (i.e. legislation and administrative code).
• Can develop metrics and benchmarks to manage a project or annual process.
• Is customer-focused with a dedication to providing efficient and value-added services to our stakeholders.  
• Is an IT Project Adopter and Leader in the introduction of new technology tools to improve our accounting functions and services.
• Can supervise, manage, develop, coach and mentor a culturally and generationally diverse staff in a collaborative manner that focuses on engagement, effective communication, and team building that is essential for the evolving business needs of the future; and,
• Can understand and apply Equity and Social Justice concepts in the supervision of staff and delivery of customer service.

Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position and demonstrates the experience, qualifications and skills listed above.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

The following are required as a condition of employment as a Business and Finance Officer IV:
   • A successful background, reference check review.

The primary work location for this position is the King Street Center Building, 201 S. Jackson ST., Seattle, WA and there will be required in-office and possible telework required for this position. Our offices in the King Street Center Building operate under a fragrance and scent free policy.  This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
 

Work schedule and blackout periods:  The standard work schedule for this assignment will be Monday - Friday, eight (8) hours per day.  There will be some vacation limitations during the heaviest workload months of December & January, but all schedules will be coordinated with department and divisional leadership.  More information on the functional and technical work schedules will be provided during the recruitment and selection process.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

This exciting employment opportunity is open to all qualified applicants.  

A resume and cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions that explain how your education and experience makes you the best candidate for this position are required.
   
Please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.  
  
Our offices in the King Street Center Building operate under a fragrance and scent free policy.  This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
   
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