Assessment Specialist I

Pulaski County Government; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Government is seeking a detail-oriented clerk in the Assessor’s Office to assist taxpayers with personal property assessments and related tax information. You will enter data, verify values, and respond to questions while maintaining records accurately.

The role involves researching ownership information, handling appeals scheduling, and supporting field collections. High school diploma or GED required; some property assessment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of records maintained for personal/property assessment.
• Knowledge of value-determination methods for taxation.
• Familiarity with office procedures, equipment, and terminology.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.
• Some knowledge of real estate deeds and titles record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct and complete assignment information for personal property; enter into computer system.
• Print assessment verification documents and mail as needed.
• Answer taxpayer questions about assessment deadlines and procedures.
• Enter partial business assessments per taxpayer request for licensing vehicles.
• Identify values for property not listed in the database per State guidelines.
• Enter business personal property assessments into the computer systems.
• Research records to obtain ownership information, real estate records, and land boundaries.
• Copy assessments, legal descriptions, and maps for public requests.
• Complete name/address change forms for distribution to divisions.
• Complete hearing request forms to schedule informal/formal appeals; enter data into CAMA scheduler.
• Receive information from field collections and review for accuracy.
• Enter data from field collections into CAMA system.
• Draft residential/commercial improvements into CAMA using APEX format.

Skills

Data entry

Record-keeping

Maps interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

Computer skills

Calculator use

Office procedures

Mathematics basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description

Department: Assessor

Position Control Number: 0105-

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: No

Opening Date: September 25, 2026

Closing Date: September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the taxpayers with the assessment of personal property and provide related tax assessment information in the Assessor’s Office.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains correct and complete assignment information in person or by telephone for personal property belonging to individual taxpayers; enters data into the computer system.
• Prints assessment verification; mails to taxpayers when needed.
• Answers taxpayer questions concerning assessment deadlines and procedures.
• Enters partial business assessments per taxpayer request for licensing vehicles.
• Identifies values for property not listed in the database as defined by State guidelines.
• Enters business personal property assessment renditions into the computer systems.
• Conducts research within microfilmed records, maps, computer databases, etc., to obtain ownership information, real estate records, and land boundaries for mortgage companies, law offices, government offices, and the general public.
• Makes copies of assessments, legal descriptions, and maps as requested by the public.
• Completes name and address change forms to distribute to appropriate divisions within the department.
• Completes request for hearing form to schedule informal and formal appeals of value for customers requesting an assessment appeal; enters the information in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) scheduler.
• Receives information from field collection; reviews to ensure accuracy and inclusion of necessary data.
• Enters data from all field collections into the CAMA system.
• Drafts residential and commercial improvements into the CAMA system using computer-aided drafting with APEX format.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work performed in a smoking-restricted office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of records maintained for individual and business personal property assessment.
• Good knowledge of the methods and procedures utilized in determining the value of personal property for taxation purposes.
• Good knowledge of office procedures, equipment, and terminology.
• Good knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Some knowledge of record-keeping procedures for real estate deeds and titles.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with other government offices, law offices, mortgage companies, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain a detailed record-keeping system.
• Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
• Skill in the operation of and data entry in a computer system.
• Skill in the operation of a calculator.

Physical Requirements

• Digital dexterity is necessary for the use of a computer keyboard.
• Visual acuity is needed for use of a computer screen and reading maps.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in person, and by telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry loads up to 20lbs.

Education And Experience

Completion of high school or GED equivalency; some experience with property assessment, maintenance of real estate records, or related duties; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Requirements

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Summary

Bilingual skills preferred.

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