International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans ยท 6 hours ago
City Assessor
Grand Rapids Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expInternational City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a City Assessor to coordinate and direct the operations of the City Assessor's Office. The role involves supervising the preparation of the City's assessment rolls, overseeing property tax appeals, and administering economic development incentive programs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises and directs the work of assigned personnel
Delegates, prioritizes and evaluates work of staff, participates in hiring, training and disciplinary actions and conducts performance evaluations
Oversees defense of property tax appeals filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal
Works collaboratively with other jurisdictions on joint appeals
Supervises the annual preparation of the City's ad valorem assessment roll
Calculates Economic Condition Factors and land values for industrial and commercial property
Supervises and directs the effective administration of the duties assigned to the City Assessor's Office related to the City's various economic development incentive programs
Directs the proper application of various tax exemptions, including Principal Residence, Disabled Veterans, Poverty and taxable value uncapping exemptions
Participates in proper application of exemptions applied for under Michigan Compiled Law statutes pertaining to non-profit charitable organizations, religious organizations, hospitals, elderly or handicapped housing, youth organizations and other organizations/entities expressly exempt by statute
Supervises and participates in the preparation of various internal/external reports
Develops statistics and other research criteria and data for use in public hearings or in media presentations
Drafts articles and press releases concerning taxable values and appears in public or on electronic media as necessary
Reviews statutes and pending property assessment legislation and drafts suggested amendments
Testifies before legislative committees
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field involving mathematics supplemented by additional courses in real estate appraisal
At least seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in real and personal property appraisal, including supervisory experience
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
MMAO (4) and PPE certifications
Knowledge of principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Knowledge of General Property Tax Act
Knowledge of real and personal property appraisal theory
Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision
Knowledge of Michigan Tax Tribunal rules and landmark property tax rulings issued by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, the Court of Appeals, and the Michigan Supreme Court
Knowledge of Michigan Assessor's Manuals Volume I, II, and III
Knowledge of mass and single appraisal principles and techniques
Knowledge of applicable software packages
Skill in interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Skill in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Skill in verbal and written communication
Skill in organization and time management
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to analyze appraisals of complex commercial and industrial property
Ability to read, analyze and implement technical bulletins and directives issued by the Michigan State Tax Commission
Ability to calculate/implement complicated computations related to loss of personal property/small taxpayer exemptions to ensure proper reimbursements are made to the City
Ability to read, analyze, comprehend and apply complex legal decisions published by various tax courts including the Michigan Tax Tribunal, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase