Assessment Specialist 2/3

Lincoln County Realty; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

11% County contribution to 401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

County Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

The Lincoln County Assessor's Office in Depoe Bay, OR is seeking a friendly Assessment Specialist to provide front-facing customer service, assist the public in person, by phone, email, and letter, and maintain accurate records.

The position offers AS2 starting at $24.26 per hour and AS3 starting at $26.24 per hour, with benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with 11% county contribution, HSA, life insurance, and EAP. Experience requirements vary by level.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AS2: Three years of progressively responsible computer, secretarial, and clerical experience.
• AS3: Five years of progressively responsible computer, secretarial, and clerical experience.
• AS3: Three years in an Assessor’s Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public in person, on the phone, by email, and by letter in a helpful and professional manner.
• Perform complex data entry, proofing, and computer lookup.
• Perform diverse and highly complex computer database query functions for internal use and to fill requests for the public.
• Provide public with forms and procedures needed for manufactured home changes.
• Manage front counter duties.

Skills

Office procedures

Property tax laws

Mapping system

Legal descriptions

Assessment procedures

Record systems

Complex calculations

Written communications

Oral communications

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Office software

Data entry systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Assessor's Office is currently looking for a friendly and engaging individual to take on the front-facing, customer service role of Assessment Specialist.

We are currently looking to hire an Assessment Specialist 2 or 3 depending on experience.

The person in this role will perform a wide variety of advanced clerical and secretarial duties to maintain and update the Assessor’s records. They will perform specialized clerical functions of substantial variety and complexity while serving the public by answering inquiries and resolving problems. This position is also responsible for maintaining and administering the process for assessment roll, solving problems, preparing reports and serving the public while conducting the business of the Assessor's Office.

Salary and Level

ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST 2 (AS2) starting at $24.26 per hour*

ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST 3 (AS3) starting at $26.24 per hour*

• Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Assist the public in person, on the phone, by email, and by letter in a helpful and professional manner.
• Perform complex data entry, proofing, and computer lookup.
• Perform diverse and highly complex computer database query functions for internal use and to fill requests for the public.
• Provide public with forms and procedures needed for manufactured home changes.
• Manage front counter duties.

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Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

Experience

AS2: Three years of progressively responsible computer, secretarial, and clerical experience.

AS3: Five years of progressively responsible computer, secretarial, and clerical experience.

Desirable Qualifications

College coursework in secretarial science, business administration, computer science or related field is highly desirable.

AS3: Three years in an Assessor’s Office preferred.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

• Considerable to extensive knowledge and comprehension of office procedures, property tax laws, mapping system, legal descriptions, assessment procedures and record systems used in an Assessor’s office.
• General knowledge of appraisals methods, legal instruments and chain of title.
• Advanced skill in operating office equipment, computer equipment and software and making complex mathematical calculations.
• Skill in written and oral communications, making complex mathematical calculations, reading legal instruments and descriptions and numerical as well as alpha filing.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Lincoln County, OR | Official Website

Assessor's Office | Lincoln County, OR

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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.