Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Administrative Technical Specialist  Category Assessment and Tax   Description Position Summary: The A&T Office Specialist will aid the Assessor/Tax Collector, Deputy Assessor/Tax Collector, and other office staff with department functions within the Assessment and Tax Office. Specifically, the A&T Office Specialist will aid the Assessor and Deputy with the review and processing of property tax exemption applications and related exemption documents, processing tax payments, identifying properties by legal description, preparing sales questionnaires, creating new accounts, deleting accounts, and adjusting values as directed. The A&T Office Specialist prepares the documents to turn over the daily tax receipts to the Treasurer. The A&T Office Specialist assists the public that comes into the office and handles telephone inquiries. In addition, the A&T Office Specialist will assist in maintaining the assessment roll, tax roll, personal property valuation, review of special district budgets, and processing deeds. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Manage the day to day operation of the Assessment & Taxation Office. Monitor and assign work to the Assessment & Taxation Clerks. Maintain the Assessment Roll & Tax Roll. Monitor the processing of Journal Vouchers. Review assessments, abatements, omitted properties, clerical errors, destroyed properties, appraisal input and other processes which necessitate an update of the assessment records and tax collection records. Periodic review to verify that the assessment roll balances. Periodic review to verify tax roll balances. Process personal property returns. Mail personal property forms to business owners annually. Review each personal property return. Determine which depreciation schedule to use for each item of equipment. Monitor the filing date for penalties. Conduct physical inspections of business in order to inventory personal property reported on the return. Participate in meetings with the Board of Ratio Review, Department of Revenue and Tax Court to defend and present information on personal property. Review and analyze the Special District Budget Certifications. Review district budget certifications in accordance with DOR and Statutory requirements. Contact appropriate individual to remedy any problem or question with submitted budget proposal. Process deeds. Review deeds for proper legal description. Complete sales questionnaire. Submit deeds to Data Analyst. Modify assessment records to reflect change of ownership. Review assessment map changes from DOR Review partition plats and subdivisions Department Organization Communicate with other department employees to effectively and efficiently coordinate work programs. Communicate with employees from other departments and agencies in order to coordinate and implement the work program. Communicate with members of the general public in order to coordinate work programs and provide appropriate information about county activities. Department of Consumer & Business Services Maintain MHODS system records with DCBS. Process ownership changes to manufactured structures. Process Moving Permits for MS. Performs related duties as assigned to meet business needs.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: Minimum one year of office experience required Previous County Assessment & Tax Experience Preferred Skills/Abilities: Ability to read, write and comprehend English. Ability to accurately perform basic math skills. Ability to learn and understand the assessment and taxation process. Ability to interpret and use the Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules. Knowledge of the taxation process, budgets, levies, bonded debt, taxing districts and tax rates. Knowledge of and ability to use legal documents pertaining to the ownership of property. Knowledge and ability necessary to read legal descriptions by township, range and section, by lot and block, and by meets and bounds descriptions; understand plats, subdivisions and partitions. Knowledge of the tax collection process, refunds, balancing, tax turnovers, etc. Knowledge of the foreclosure and bankruptcy processes. Knowledge of Veterans Exemption and Senior Deferral programs. Ability to learn and utilize the process and procedures relating to the maintenance of the assessment and tax roll. Ability to learn and utilize the processes and procedures of the valuation of personal property. Ability to learn and utilize the processes and procedures required for the review and analysis of special district budgets. Ability to learn and utilize the processes and procedures for processing deeds in the Assessor's Office. Ability to effectively use oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities. Ability to learn and implement county procedures, regulations and requirements with respect to procurement, budget, safety, operations and organization. Regular and predictable attendance. Equipment used: Personal computer, 10-key calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, personal electronic devices and other office equipment, automobile. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, email, and other software applications as required.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Wage $22.05 - $30.50   Position Assessment and Taxation A&T Office Specialist   Close Date   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number ASS-24-00001   Open Date 2/27/2024   Location Heppner Courthouse   About the Organization Morrow County is located east of the Cascades in north-central Oregon. The beautiful Columbia River is the northern border of Morrow County, with easy access to the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and the Umatilla National Forest. Morrow County contains more than one million acres of gently rolling plains and broad plateaus. Morrow County Government is home to over 125 employees, give or take, depending on the season. The County has offices located in Heppner, Lexington, Boardman, and Irrigon and consists of over 20 departments that provide a wide variety of services to the Citizens.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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