What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Control Specialist I - Assessor's Office position at Lewis County?
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Lewis County is currently hiring a Property Control Specialist I to join our Assessor's Office. This is a Teamsters 252 Represented position, and hiring preference will be given to existing Teamsters employees. ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov/ TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Job Type: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt; Teamsters RepresentedPay Range: Grade 116: $4,107 - $5,521 per month. (DOQ)NATURE OF WORKUnder close supervision, provides a variety of technical and clerical functions in relation to the administration of property exemptions, current use, and personal property for the Lewis County Assessor’s Office; provides customer service to the public, and performs other related duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Assists customers at the public counter and by telephone; responds to public inquiries regarding departmental programs, services, policies, processes, and procedures; receives and processes program applications. Responds to inquiries and provides program information to property owners, real estate professionals, and/or other interested parties in person and by telephone and/or through correspondence. Conducts research in relation to tax information, special assessments, and property tax refunds; collects fees for copies, current use, and other program applications. Assists in administering Open Space Farm and Agriculture, Open Space Timber, Designated Timber/Classified Forest Land, and Agriculture Conservation, and other applicable programs. Calculates and issues estimates and/or actual tax amounts for removal from Current Use programs, segregated parcels, and new applications; processes evaluation notices and related materials. Audits and monitors participants for compliance with program requirements in compliance with applicable RCWs and WACs; schedules and follows up with program applicants and participants. Reviews legal descriptions and aerial photographs and verifies compliance with program requirements. Reviews and disseminates applicable plans, questionnaires, and income verification documents. Conducts a variety of general office duties including but not limited to preparation and maintenance of forms, records, files and/or documentation; scanning; account set up; and assisting with annual mailings.WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves light physical demands and frequent use of personal computers; subjected to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. May require occasional field work.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND two (2) years’ customer service and/or general office experience. Must be bondable.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of: County policies and procedures. Personal property, exemptions, and current use related processes. Washington State RCWs, and WACs. Customer service principles, protocols, and standards. General office practices and equipment. Legal descriptions and basic real estate principles. Standard and specialized computer software applications. Cash/check handling principles and practices. Departmental operations relative to area of assignment.Skills in: Coordinating and performing a variety of customer service functions. Responding to public inquiries and providing information regarding departmental services, programs, policies, and procedures. Processing applications, transfers, refunds, and/or other departmental transactions. Preparing and maintaining departmental records, files, and documentation. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Meeting deadlines and working through frequent interruptions and inquiries. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND Two (2) year’s customer service and/or exemptions experience. Must be bondable. A valid Driver’s License is required.
Lewis County is currently hiring a Property Control Specialist I to join our Assessor's Office. This is a Teamsters 252 Represented position, and hiring preference will be given to existing Teamsters employees. ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov/ TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Job Type: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt; Teamsters RepresentedPay Range: Grade 116: $4,107 - $5,521 per month. (DOQ)NATURE OF WORKUnder close supervision, provides a variety of technical and clerical functions in relation to the administration of property exemptions, current use, and personal property for the Lewis County Assessor’s Office; provides customer service to the public, and performs other related duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Assists customers at the public counter and by telephone; responds to public inquiries regarding departmental programs, services, policies, processes, and procedures; receives and processes program applications. Responds to inquiries and provides program information to property owners, real estate professionals, and/or other interested parties in person and by telephone and/or through correspondence. Conducts research in relation to tax information, special assessments, and property tax refunds; collects fees for copies, current use, and other program applications. Assists in administering Open Space Farm and Agriculture, Open Space Timber, Designated Timber/Classified Forest Land, and Agriculture Conservation, and other applicable programs. Calculates and issues estimates and/or actual tax amounts for removal from Current Use programs, segregated parcels, and new applications; processes evaluation notices and related materials. Audits and monitors participants for compliance with program requirements in compliance with applicable RCWs and WACs; schedules and follows up with program applicants and participants. Reviews legal descriptions and aerial photographs and verifies compliance with program requirements. Reviews and disseminates applicable plans, questionnaires, and income verification documents. Conducts a variety of general office duties including but not limited to preparation and maintenance of forms, records, files and/or documentation; scanning; account set up; and assisting with annual mailings.WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves light physical demands and frequent use of personal computers; subjected to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. May require occasional field work.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND two (2) years’ customer service and/or general office experience. Must be bondable.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of: County policies and procedures. Personal property, exemptions, and current use related processes. Washington State RCWs, and WACs. Customer service principles, protocols, and standards. General office practices and equipment. Legal descriptions and basic real estate principles. Standard and specialized computer software applications. Cash/check handling principles and practices. Departmental operations relative to area of assignment.Skills in: Coordinating and performing a variety of customer service functions. Responding to public inquiries and providing information regarding departmental services, programs, policies, and procedures. Processing applications, transfers, refunds, and/or other departmental transactions. Preparing and maintaining departmental records, files, and documentation. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Meeting deadlines and working through frequent interruptions and inquiries. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND Two (2) year’s customer service and/or exemptions experience. Must be bondable. A valid Driver’s License is required.
Salary : $4,107 - $5,521
