Fluvanna County Government · 2 days ago
Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue III - Land Use Program Coordinator
Palmyra, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $46K/yr
3+ years expFluvanna County Government is seeking a Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue III to manage the land use valuation program and assist with real estate and personal property databases. The role involves preparing and maintaining records, responding to taxpayer inquiries, and ensuring compliance with land use regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs essential functions of Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue II
Manages the land use valuation program including agricultural, horticultural, open space, and forestall aspects along with conservation easements. Reviews new applications, ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted, and processes approval/denial decisions in a timely manner. Processes database changes in the land use valuation system to reflect changes in ownership and/or address. Issues new land use applications to update the records and validate eligibility. Oversees the annual land use revalidation process by receiving completed forms and verifying property information to maintain accurate records. Issues rollback bills for properties no longer qualifying for the land use program due to changes in use, zoning, issuance of special use permit or new construction. Provides rollback bill estimates to taxpayers at request. Submits land use open space agreements to the Board of Supervisors for approval and maintains current open space agreements within the County to ensure compliance. Maintains conservation easements in the County and ensures appropriate tax assessments are applied reflecting the easement
Performs research in response to requests from property owners, potential property owners, appraisers, attorneys, mortgage lenders and outside Commissioner of the Revenue offices and Finance Departments, both in person and by telephone/email, providing information regarding title issues, prior land use, assessment history, and determining situs of property
Performs any abatements needed to correct tax bills for current or past taxpayers for personal property while working closely with all other Commissioner of the Revenue offices located throughout the Commonwealth
Processes real estate, personal property and business personal property address changes that are submitted via in person, phone or electronically
Submits personal property refund requests to the COR Chief Deputy for processing
Analyzes annual downloaded vehicle information from the Department of Motor Vehicles and categorizes for assessment. Reviews monthly DMV downloads to ensure vehicles purchased prior to January 1 are taxed the current year and vehicles sold prior to January 1 are removed. Verifies mobile home information received from DMV is being taxed in Fluvanna County as personal property, or real estate if filed as such
Works personal property data to ensure Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) vehicles are receiving eligible relief. Certifies business vehicles, motor homes, trailers, trucks with truck plates, vehicles with Farm Vehicle plate type tags, etc., are not receiving PPTR. Creates listing of all miscellaneous personal property such as trailers, mobile homes, campers, motorcycles, heavy trucks, and vehicles over 20 years old and assesses property manually. Updates vehicles eligible for high mileage, antique, veteran plate or salvage title status in database
Works with local volunteer fire departments, rescue squads and reserve deputy sheriff departments to obtain member/lifetime member listing information. Once received, processes license fee exemption for each qualifying Fluvanna resident member
Works with the Virginia Department of Taxation to ensure state tax forms are available to the public in the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office
Serves as back up for Deputy IV responsibilities for inquiries, applications, and submissions
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of state and local laws and policies, affecting the classification of assessments, personal property and real estate including the land use valuation program
Ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on established office policies, state and county policies, and the ability to explain those regulations to the public on a daily basis
Superior skills in customer service; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to resolve conflicts presented by the public
Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet established deadlines to complete tasks efficiently and accurately. As well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Ability to maintain motivation, composure and self-esteem in stressful situations
Demonstrated strong computer skills
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in business, accounting, taxation, or related field
Two (2) years of experience in data management
Three (3) years minimum of customer service experience in an office environment
Must possess an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Preferred
Certified Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue
Prior Government experience in a Commissioner of the Revenue or Treasurer's office
Working knowledge of Tyler Technologies (Munis), Vision, the DMV mainframe and GIS systems
Benefits
Paid health
Dental
Vision
Flex spending
Life
Disability
Retirement
Company
Fluvanna County Government
Fluvanna County is committed to providing an excellent quality of life for our citizens and businesses through the efficient delivery of core services and programs, while preserving the unique identity and rural character of the county.
201-500 employees
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