Assessment Support Specialist

City of Ames; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits package

Veteran’s Preference Points

Job summary

City of Ames is seeking an Assistant to the Assessor to support assessment processes, property records, and tax credit administration. The role reports to the Ames City Assessor and involves analysis of legal documents, records maintenance, and preparation of assessment materials.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication and mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze and interpret legal documents, legal descriptions and Iowa Statute.
• Review tax credit applications and maintain records related to exemption valuation, urban revitalization, assessment, and schedule records.
• Review records and documents for completeness and accuracy for property transfer including deeds, contracts, sales data, plats and surveys in all software systems.
• Maintain sales information for reporting and survey purposes.
• Assist and prepare assessment appeal materials, including initial review of comparable sales, assessment equity information and scheduling appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Update the City Assessor website page as needed.
• Provide backup support for office staff and appraisers as needed.
• Completion of required assessment and appraisal courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Ames is seeking an Assistant to the Assessor to support assessment processes, property records, and tax credit administration. The role reports to the Ames City Assessor and involves analysis of legal documents, records maintenance, and preparation of assessment materials.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication and mathematical skills.