Property Specialist 13

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, seeks a Property Specialist to handle incorrect and omitted property under MCL 211.154, advising local units and taxpayers statewide. The role involves complex reviews of petitions and compliance documentation to determine if legal requirements are met.

The position serves as a technical advisor and helps develop procedures for the 211.154 program, with hybrid remote work: remote on Mon, Thu, Fri and onsite Tue/Wed in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; official transcripts may be requested.
• Four years of experience equivalent to a Property Analyst, including two years at P11 or one year at P12, preferred.
• MCAO certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review complex property assessments under MCL 211.154 and related petitions.
• Advise taxpayers, agents, and local officials on assessment matters statewide.
• Develop and monitor procedures, guidelines, and policies for the program.
• Provide assessment administration support for the Property Services Division.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO)

Job description

This position will serve as a Property Specialist in the area of incorrect and omitted property under Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 211.154 advising on complex and critical assessment administration matters statewide on behalf of the Department of Treasury to local unit officials and taxpayers. This position performs highly complex reviews and analyses of Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 211.154 petitions, amended requests, record cards, personal property statements, audit papers and any other supporting documentation to determine whether legal requirements are met. This position reviews and evaluates taxpayer reports and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Public Act 410 of 2012. Serves as technical advisor to taxpayers, agents, and local officials and develops and monitors procedures, State Tax Commission orders guidelines and policies that are the foundation of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 211.154 program. Assists in providing assessment administration support for the Property Services Division.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Note: Experience is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.

Four years of experience equivalent to a Property Analyst, including two years equivalent to a Property Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to a Property Analyst 12.

Minimum requirement of certification as a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO).

Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of the State of Michigan, you must commute to Michigan to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position at your official work location.

Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you are a State of Michigan resident, this position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule. Additionally, the selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. Please note that remote work is not available if you reside outside of the State of Michigan.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

Note: Your application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results; however, all applicants can check their application status in their NEOGOV profile.

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