The City of Lansing is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join a team of professionals within the Assessors Office. This position will provide clerical support to the City Assessor, Deputy Assessor, and appraisers. If you have an interest in learning about Assessment Administration, General Property Tax Act, practices, policies & procedures regarding the City Ordinance, City Charter, and municipal government, then we encourage you to apply! The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING

Must obtain Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) Certificate within six (6) months of hire OR attend continuous required training.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

: Associates degree AND At least one (1) year of comprehensive office experience in the use of a personal computer for word processing, creation of complex letters, documents and memorandum and records management, utilizing Microsoft Word Software, is required. Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (Level 2) Certification (MCAO) OR two (2) years of equivalent work experience in Assessment Administration (preferred).

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

: Assist taxpayers via phone, emails, and in person. Composes, drafts, and prepares written correspondence, reports, memorandums, p-card reports/invoices, personnel forms, purchase requisitions, payable vouchers, and divisional budget support items. Researches and prepares documentation for submission and appearance before the Michigan Tax Tribunal with area(s) of expertise. Processes or assists with Principal Residence Exemption maintenance. Processes or assists with Property Transfer Affidavit and deed processing. Processes or assists with billing of Property Transfer Affidavit fines. Processes or assists with Poverty Exemptions applications. Processes or assists with Veteran Exemption.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer. The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. See links below for our

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DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

. Attach a cover letter, resume, OFFICIAL college transcripts, and copy of all acquired certifications to application.