PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT COORDINATOR

Personnel Data Systems, Inc. (PDS); Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre County Government is seeking a 911 Dispatcher Trainee – Public Safety Telecommunicator to join the tax/assessment division. The role supports the county's property datasets, CAMA system, and reporting needs, while coordinating with municipal officials and university partners.

Primary duties include maintaining tax rolls, reviewing deeds, and processing Act 1/Act 50 requirements. Strong SQL and data-entry skills are essential; travel and valid PA driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience with SQL preferred.
• Strong data entry skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• 2–4 years working with computers, deeds research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain county tax roll database with ownership, addresses, and property changes.
• Review deed reports and revise parcel acreage in the CAMA database.
• Oversee Homestead/Farmstead program using CAMA; generate reports for state/local authorities.
• Communicate with municipal officials and the public about Act 1 and Act 50.
• Facilitate updates to the Per Capita tax roll.
• Analyze and verify PSU In-Lieu Schedule A data and liaise with university staff for updates.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SQL-based reports for departmental processes.
• Assist with processing disabled veteran notices into CAMA.
• Serve as primary contact for general assessment questions and direct inquiries as needed.
• Maintain documents related to millage rates and tax collector information.

Skills

SQL

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Deed research

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

CAMA

Job description

911 DISPATCHER TRAINEE - PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR

Shift Available: Full – Time (Non-Exempt)

Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Actual work hours established by department to include unpaid lunch)

Summary of Job Functions:

1. Maintain the county tax roll database, ensuring accurate records of ownership, mailing addresses, and changes to property locations.
2. Review daily deed reports and related plans to revise parcel acreage in the CAMA database.
3. Oversee the Centre County Homestead/Farmstead program to ensure compliance with Act 1 and Act 50, utilizing CAMA to manage the program database, create and process applications as well as generate reports for state and local authorities.
4. Communicate with municipal and school district officials and the public regarding Act 1 and Act 50.
5. Facilitate updates to the Per Capita tax roll.
6. Analyze and verify PSU In-Lieu Schedule A data and communicate with university staff for updates.
7. Assist in developing and maintaining custom reports within CAMA that are necessary for departmental processes using SQL, a computer programming language.
8. Assist with processing disabled veteran notices into CAMA.
9. Serve as the primary point of contact for general assessment questions and redirect inquiries as needed.
10. Maintain documents related to millage rates, homestead/farmstead reduction amounts, and tax collector information for the public and on the county website.

Other Duties:

1. Attends internal/external meetings during and after working hours as needed.
2. Assist with upkeep of digital property record cards.
3. Conduct interviews with property owners of newly constructed homes to gather essential data.
4. Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Minimum Training and Experience:

High school diploma required with some college education preferred. Experience with SQL, preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Word and Excel, preferred. Strong data entry skills required. Two to four (2-4) years’ working experience with computer and deed research. Two to four (2-4) years’ working experience in county government or with databases and data entry preferred. Experience managing and manipulating data preferred. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or [e-mail]

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer