Property Appraisal & Records Specialist

Story County, IA; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Story County, IA is seeking an administrative support specialist for the property appraisal department. The role involves handling declarations of value, deeds, and splits, and maintaining CAMA records with accuracy.

You will assist taxpayers with exemptions and appeals, answer inquiries, and support the Board of Review process. The position requires office skills and meticulous recordkeeping in a busy county office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
• Knowledge of property owner appeal processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes declarations of value, deeds, contracts, and splits.
• Maintains records in the CAMA system; reviews transactions and descriptions.
• Inputs Declarations of Value data into the DOR online portal.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information to property owners and lenders.
• Assists taxpayers with tax exemptions, credits, and appeals processes.
• Scans and copies documents.
• Operates databases to obtain deed and property information.
• Supports Board of Review procedures; schedules meetings and minutes.
• Reserves conference rooms; updates 911 addresses and inventories.
• Files property record cards; performs related duties.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Office principles and practices

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Problem solving

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school education

Specialized training in field

Apprenticeship/internship experience

Tools

CAMA system

Job description

Story County, IA is seeking an administrative support specialist for the property appraisal department. The role involves handling declarations of value, deeds, and splits, and maintaining CAMA records with accuracy.

You will assist taxpayers with exemptions and appeals, answer inquiries, and support the Board of Review process. The position requires office skills and meticulous recordkeeping in a busy county office.