Assessor II (Part-Time)

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave and more!

Job summary

The City of Farmington Hills is seeking a part-time assessor support professional to process deeds, property transfer affidavits, principal residence exemptions, Board of Review changes, and related letters to homeowners. You will assist residential appraisers with field data input and coordinate with taxpayers and real estate professionals in person or by phone.

Proficiency with BS&A and Apex software, along with MS Office and GIS capabilities, is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in assessing, including experience with computers, BS&A and Apex software.
• Experience working with the public desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process Deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits, Principal Residence Exemptions, Board of Review Changes, and letters to homeowners.
• Review residential permits to determine the need for field inspections and assist residential appraisers with field work and input of collected field data.
• Schedule appointments for Board of Review appeals.
• Assist taxpayers, appraisers, mortgage companies, title companies, and real estate agents in person or by phone with tax and assessment questions and inquiries for information.
• Scan and attach all documents to BS&A database.
• Some field work and data entry of residential field work and sketching of residential houses in Apex software.
• Work on special projects, such as using report writer in BS&A software, as directed by City Assessor.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

BS&A software

Apex software

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

MCAO certification

Tools

BS&A software

Apex software

Job description

Basic responsibilities

Process Deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits, Principal Residence Exemptions, Board of Review Changes, and letters to homeowners. Reviews residential permits to determine the need for field inspections and assist residential appraisers with field work and input of collected field data. Schedules appointments for Board of Review appeals. Assists taxpayers, appraisers, mortgage companies, title companies, and real estate agents in person or by phone with tax and assessment questions and inquiries for information. Scans and attaches all documents to BS&A database. Some field work and data entry of residential field work and sketching of residential houses in Apex software. Works on special projects, such as using report writer in BS&A software, as directed by City Assessor.

Description

Process Deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits, Principal Residence Exemptions, Board of Review Changes, and letters to homeowners. Reviews residential permits to determine the need for field inspections and assist residential appraisers with field work and input of collected field data. Schedules appointments for Board of Review appeals. Assists taxpayers, appraisers, mortgage companies, title companies, and real estate agents in person or by phone with tax and assessment questions and inquiries for information. Scans and attaches all documents to BS&A database. Some field work and data entry of residential field work and sketching of residential houses in Apex software. Works on special projects, such as using report writer in BS&A software, as directed by City Assessor.

Previous work experience

Two years of relevant experience in assessing, including experience with computers, BS&A and Apex software. Experience working with the public desirable.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. MCAO certification.

Special skills & training

Basic skills navigating a computer operating system. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and Geographic Information Systems. Intermediate skills in BS&A software and Apex software required. Must have a Michigan driver's license, and a good driving record.

Start date & work schedule

ASAP

Regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave and more!