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Job Description
Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Assessor's Office provides quality customer service through the appraisal and assessment of all taxable property as mandated by the State of Oregon in a manner that merits the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency, and fairness.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
This position performs clerical and technical work activities in support of the Assessor's Office. Incumbent will coordinate and process a wide variety property assessments, work within data systems, perform customer service and technical support for department staff; and complete special projects and research as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:- Using knowledge of Assessor’s Office policies and procedures, reviews and evaluates data and documents to verify compliance to statutory and technical rules and regulations governing the value of residential and commercial property located within the County.
- Examines, processes, and researches legal and technical documents; verifies information; computes values according to state guidelines and County policies.
- Compiles, reviews, and verifies standardized data; prepares and processes a variety of legal and technical documents; and maintains files.
- Responds to inquiries from property owners and the general public regarding the appraisal process, values established, and laws governing the valuation of property; composes and processes correspondence.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:- Applicable state and federal rules, codes, and regulations.
- Standard property appraisal principles, practices, and procedures.
- Methods and techniques for compiling and evaluating property data, including use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
- Performing a variety of technical functions to support property appraisal operations.
- Compiling and reviewing technical data.
- Understanding and explaining government rules, regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances.
- Maintaining accurate records, and performing mathematical calculations.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email only. Please check your email for recruitment information and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
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Compensation
Property Data Specialist II - $4,366.86 to $5,851.99 for a 172.67 hour work month.
Property Data Specialist III - $4,814.47 to $6,451.83 for a 172.67 hour work month.
Placement in classification and pay range is dependent upon education, training and experience.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND three (3) years of clerical and research experience in a customer-service oriented office environment dealing with real property transactions, such as local government, title companies, or real estate organizations;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Prior experience with real property transactions such as local government, title companies or real estate appraisal organizations.
Necessary Special Requirements
The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Deschutes County
Show moreDeschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.
For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.
The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.
Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.
The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
Make the work you do matter. We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
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