Deputy Assessor

Maintain assessment records of land ownership, use, status, title, exemption, sales and rights in property.<br><br><strong>The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.<br><br></strong>Assists public and provides information to address complaints, questions and concerns from public and others regarding assessments, tax codes, rules and regulations; resolves questions, investigates issues and communicates with clients as necessary.<br><br>Researches property tax laws, rules, regulations, and legal descriptions of property; recommends improvements to increase quality of office programs and services.<br><br>Maintains records and files associated with assessment systems and related transactions.<br><br>Enter real & personal property assessed values.<br><br>Generate Real & Personal property Assessment Notices.<br><br>Perform other duties as assigned.<br><br>Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.<br><br>Knowledge of computer hardware and assessment software applications.<br><br>Knowledge of the principles and practices of classification of property and personal tax.<br><br>Knowledge of the principles and practices of appraisal techniques.<br><br>Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying Borough Tax Policies and Procedures.<br><br>Associates Degree and/or 4 years of work experience.<br><br>Two years of assessment, appeals and property tax experience.<br><br>Proficient in the Inupiat Language.<br><br>Ability to obtain an Alaska Driver's License that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the six month probationary period .<br><br><strong>THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.<br><br></strong>This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

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