Assessment Specialist II

Pulaski County Government; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Government in Arkansas is seeking an Assessors Clerk to assist taxpayers with the assessment of personal property, business personal property, or real estate, using maps, computer records, deeds, and microfilm; and inputting data into the computer system.

This non-exempt position requires completion of high school or GED, considerable experience with property assessment, and completion of Level II Appraiser designation within one year.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of records maintained for individual and business personal property assessment.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures utilized in determining the value of a business and personal property for taxation purposes.
• Considerable knowledge of office procedures, equipment, and terminology.
• Good knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Good knowledge of record-keeping procedures for real estate deeds and titles.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, land maps, surveys, deeds, and other legal records.
• 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 a non-commercial motor vehicle.
• Skill in the operation of and data entry in a computer system.
• Skill in the operation of a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Obtains correct and complete assessment 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 system.
• 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 informal appeal information in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) scheduler.
• Answers general information questions concerning the Board of Equalization (BOE) or the reappraisal as a backup for the appraisal staff.
• 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.
• Receives information from field collection; reviews to ensure accuracy and inclusion of necessary data.
• Inputs modified assessments; prepares debits and credits for any changes made to the tax books.
• Provides guidance to Assessment Specialist I as needed.
• Performs special projects as requested.

Skills

Property assessment knowledge

Record-keeping

Office procedures

Mathematics

Real estate deeds

Legal descriptions reading

Communication with public

Reliability

Vehicle operation

Data entry

Calculator operation

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Brief Description

Department: Assessor
Position Control Number: 0105-122
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
Annual Salary Range: $31,543.98 - $41,503.80
Opening Date: October 27, 2026
Closing Date: November 9, 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

Responsible for assisting taxpayers with the assessment of personal property, business personal property, or real estate; providing the general public with information regarding assessment records using maps, computer records, deeds, and microfilm; and inputting data into the computer system.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains correct and complete assessment 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 system.


• 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 informal appeal information in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) scheduler.


• Answers general information questions concerning the Board of Equalization (BOE) or the reappraisal as a backup for the appraisal staff.


• 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.


• Receives information from field collection; reviews to ensure accuracy and inclusion of necessary data.


• Inputs modified assessments; prepares debits and credits for any changes made to the tax books.


• Provides guidance to Assessment Specialist I as needed.


• Performs special projects as requested.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a smoking-restricted office environment. Occasionally drives a county vehicle to perform duties in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of records maintained for individual and business personal property assessment.


• Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures utilized in determining the value of a business and personal property for taxation purposes.


• Considerable knowledge of office procedures, equipment, and terminology.


• Good knowledge of basic mathematics.


• Good knowledge of record-keeping procedures for real estate deeds and titles.


• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, land maps, surveys, deeds, and other legal records.


• 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 a non-commercial motor vehicle.


• 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 the 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 20 lbs.

Education And Experience

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

Requirements

Completion of Level II Appraiser designation from the Assessment Coordination Department within one year of employment.

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

Summary

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone].