Assessment Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty in investigating, evaluating and implementing policies and procedures associated with assigned area; interprets and explains rules, regulations and procedures; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Researches and obtains information of property records pertinent to property ownership, legal descriptions and other relevant information Ascertains that all legal requirements are met Researches probate court records to determine impact on legal requirements to be met for assessed projects Determines benefit to property owners based upon front footage through the utilization of plat books, engineering blueprints, property legal descriptions and other available real estate information Computes cost allocation for estimated and final assessments, including note and bond interest Coordinates and maintains the two (2) street lighting programs Maintains, adjusts and corrects automated assessment Tax Duplicate rolls received from the Lucas County Auditor to include reassessments of existing properties and properties that have changed in size and ownership through acquisition and/or sale Develops cost information for levying of special assessments upon new construction improvements Develops finalized cost sheets, property owner assessment costs, and five (5) and ten (10) year bonding costs to be levied upon the benefitted property and assists in the process which leads to these collections; determines affected properties, prepares and mails legal notices for all bonded improvement projects Researches and gather information with site investigations Takes measurements, determines accuracy of records and data and adjusts assessments accordingly Schedules Boards of Revision hearings, and notifies public as required by law Establishes and maintains escrow ledger files for infrastructure improvements for new plat development Receives property owner assessment payments, deposits these payments within the Treasury Division and posts these payments to the appropriate volume/ledger; answers inquiries about assessment information, provides public records information on all assessment programs and projects Transcribes minutes of Board of Revision meetings and/or hearings.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Considerable knowledge of applicable statutory requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures Good knowledge of terminology and law associated with assigned area Good knowledge of effective public relation Good knowledge of the use of spreadsheets, word processing and data base management software Good knowledge of applicable codes, laws and regulations associated with assigned area Good knowledge of investigation techniques Good knowledge of effective training techniques (ERP area skill) Good knowledge of operations associated with assigned area Good knowledge of the techniques of effective public relations and information dissemination Good knowledge of computerized record keeping procedures Some knowledge of City operations.

Skill In:

Working skill in applying auditing principles in analysis in assigned area Working skill in oral and written communication Considerable skill in presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing Considerable analytical skills Considerable skill in problem solving and conflict resolution Ability to: Considerable ability to maintain records Working ability to prepare reports Working ability to provide technical consultation Working ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Working ability to read, interpret, analyze and disseminate information Some ability to provide work direction to clerical staff Ability to learn real estate terminology and preparing written technical documents. (Treasury area skill) Ability to work with community members to resolve financial issues. (Treasury area skill) Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy while preparing detailed electronic records. (Treasury area skill) Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others Working ability to plan, schedule and coordinate activities associated with assigned area Working ability to use a computer for applications related to assigned area

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION

An Associate's Degree in Data Processing Technology, Finance, Accounting, or closely related area and two (2) years of ERP operations experience. One (1) year of SAP experience may be substituted for two (2) years of the ERP operations experience. Three (3) years experience with data base management software (i.e. Excel).

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, and sit. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is continuously indoors during. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.