Manager Property Tax

State of North Carolina - Revenue; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Revenue seeks a Manager Property Tax in the Local Government Division to lead the Personal Property Unit and direct staff, ensuring accurate assessments and timely updates to required schedules and manuals.

You will teach property tax courses and workshops, oversee the VTS program and its budget, and coordinate education calendars for assessors across counties.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in property tax assessment.
• Experience administering statutes within the machinery act.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience in tax accounting and auditing, with supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Head the Personal Property Section and supervise staff in that unit.
• Ensure Cost Index, Depreciation Schedules, and Billboard manual are updated annually and shared with counties.
• Teach Personal Property courses, auditing workshops, Billboard workshops, and VTS workshops.
• Oversee the VTS program (Tag and Tax) and the budget for the VTS.
• Serve as head of Change Control Board when directed by Local Government Director.
• Coordinate continuing education cycles and assessor exams; develop the education calendar.

Skills

Property tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field

Job description

AgencyDept of RevenueDivisionLocal GovernmentJob Classification TitleRevenue Administration Officer III (NS)Position Number60081454GradeNC21About UsThe North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.Description of Work***PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING***The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Manager Property Tax in our Local Government Division. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the head of the Personal Property Unit of the Property Tax Section of the Department of Revenue.Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:- Managing the Personal Property Section. This would include managing all staff in the personal property section along with staff in the VTS section. Ensuring staff understand their responsibilities, ensuring staff have the tools and resources needed to be successful, ensuring staff are completing tasks as assigned- Responsible for ensuring the Cost Index and Depreciation Schedules and Billboard manual are updated annually and supplied to the counties in a timely fashion- Teaching classes as needed and ensuring we have staff to teach the Personal Property course, auditing workshop, Billboard workshop and VTS workshops- Overseeing the VTS program, also known as Tag and Tax. Overseeing the staff of the VTS, ensuring updates are made timely, keeping up with upgrades. Duties also include overseeing the budget of the VTS.- Duties may include serving as the head of the Change Control Board when directed by the Local Government Director- Duties include overseeing the continuing education cycles, administering assessor exams, and developing the education calendarKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesExtensive knowledge and experience in property tax assessment and administering the statutes within the machinery actExcellent oral and written communication skills while delivering communications in a clear and concise mannerRecruitment Range: $95,000 - $120,000Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).Some highlights include:The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s ServiceTwelve paid holidays per yearFourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-yearTwelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitelyPaid Parental LeavePersonal Observance Leave and Community Service LeaveLongevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service401K, 457, and 403(b) plansEligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramThe North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. \"Tax compliance\" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or [e-mail] . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-986-9688.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in tax accounting and auditing work including two years in administrative or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Cassandra Greenlee CaldwellRecruiter Email:[e-mail]