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CERTIFIED TAX ASSESSOR
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Dillon County Government
Dillon, SC (In Person)
$90,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Certified Tax Assessor to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will evaluate fairly and impartially assess the value of all real property and mobile homes in Dillon County, ensure accurate tax assessments in a timely manner, and uphold compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Your expertise will directly impact fair taxation practices and support community development initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your analytical skills and technical knowledge in a fast-paced environment dedicated to transparency and integrity. Duties Supervises the operation of the Tax Assessor's Office, assigns workloads and establishes work schedules, directs and supervises duties of assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instruction, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, selecting new employees, acting on employee problems, and recommending and approving employee discipline and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discharge and salary increases. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy, evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate, offers advice and assistance as needed. Appraises and lists real property at fair market value for the purpose of ad valorem taxation. Maintains records of all recorded deeds, transactions, sales, building permits, tax maps, etc. and uses same in making appraisals Researches and applies appropriate laws, statutes and regulations correctly and fairly in accordance with County policy. Implements changes timely and fairly and establishes procedures for informing the public of such changes. Diligently searches for and discovers all real property not previously listed for taxation and lists such property in the name of the owner or person to whom it is taxable. Fairly and impartially assesses the value of real property and enters it on the assessment role furnished to the County Auditor. Plans, manages and implements County-wide assessment every five years in accordance with state law. Performs damage assessment duties as required. Justifies appraisals before the County Appeals Board, etc., as necessary, coordinates activities with Count Attorney as necessary. Holds conferences with property owners regarding assessment values. Interprets and communicates department policies and procedures to staff, public officials and the general public as needed. Coordinates office activities with other County departments and government agencies as necessary. Supervises, plans and manages the Department GIS mapping functions. Prepares division budget requests and adheres to approved budget. Maintains and encourages effective customer service within department and in interdepartmental activities. Establishes employee training and development plan, including continuing education as required by state law. Receives, reviews, processes, files, and/or submits a variety of documents and reports in performing duties including court orders, building plans, refund requests, invoices, purchase orders, deeds, plats, status reports, final district sheets, ratio sheets, listings, appraisal reports, production reports, tax notices, assessment notices, budget documents, job applications, memos, correspondence, etc. Prepares and controls department budget. Prepares and provides reports to the Department of Revenue, Finance Director, County Administrator, County Council, etc. as required or requested. Reports directly to the County Administrator. Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, real estate appraisal, or a related field, completion of required appraisal courses and training, six to nine years of experience in real estate appraising or a related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.