Performs responsible clerical tasks in the listing, updating, and assessment of taxes and tax records.

Maintains and processes changes in real estate values in the system; receives information from Register of Deeds, Inspections, Clerk of Court, and taxpayers.
Assesses personal property from a schedule of values; enters data into the computer.
Assists lawyers, real estate agents, and others in searching tax records, maps, and other documents; makes copies.
Answers public's questions on property valuations, tax bills, and other records.
Performs clerical work such as typing reports, preparing and copying forms, and answering the telephone.
Prepares a variety of reports on taxes, refunds, releases, and others requested by supervisors.
Solves problems generated by these records and bills.
Reviews records for unlisted mobile homes and boats and follows up to get them listed.
Enters abstracts into the computer.
Generates a variety of records and reports from the computer.

Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and some experience in working with tax or real estate operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of the procedures, records, and forms used in the listing, assessment, and evaluation processes.
Working knowledge of State laws and local policies regulating the tax assessment function.
Skill in operation of a computer.
Ability to understand and read tax maps. Ability to type and operate a variety of office machines, such as a computer terminal, printer, and copy machine.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments, employees, and the general public.
Ability to maintain accurately records and reports.

Performs related duties as required.
May provide services during peak workload in Tax Collection.
May be required to serve during times of disaster.

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