Tax & Assessment Technician II – Special Programs

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Multnomah County’s Department of County Management (DCM) seeks an Assessment & Taxation Technician 2 to maintain records, process deferral programs, review applications, and answer taxpayer inquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Oregon statutes.

Work location is onsite at the Multnomah Building in Portland with a schedule Monday–Friday; telework is currently routine, shifting to a hybrid model with three in-office days by July 1, 2027, and eligibility to work in Oregon or Washington.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of professional experience in administrative support, encompassing customer service, document management, including filing and retention, document review, and follow-up procedures to obtain missing information.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be a licensed driver in the state of Oregon or Washington, as this position will require the use of a personal vehicle to conduct field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and process special assessments for Farm/Forest and alike deferral programs while adhering to Oregon Statutes and Special Programs’ procedures.
• Consult with property owners regarding special assessments/exemptions and procedures as it relates to special programs related issues.
• Follow with taxpayers on needed documentation.
• Review applications and income questionnaires for completeness and accuracy.
• Process various land actions and perform calculations for maximum assessed values (MAV).
• Process advanced tax slips.
• Generate reports and provide information to customers.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Independent judgement

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAMA system

Job description

Multnomah County’s Department of County Management (DCM) seeks an Assessment & Taxation Technician 2 to maintain records, process deferral programs, review applications, and answer taxpayer inquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Oregon statutes.

Work location is onsite at the Multnomah Building in Portland with a schedule Monday–Friday; telework is currently routine, shifting to a hybrid model with three in-office days by July 1, 2027, and eligibility to work in Oregon or Washington.