Personal Property Appraiser

Job Posting Closes at 11 : 59PM on :

12 / 02 / 25

Division : Assessor Division

Management Level :

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Benefit Eligibility :

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description :

The Personal Property Appraiser performs technical work in appraising and auditing business personal property, commercial and industrial personal property for tax purposes in the Personal Property Appraisal Division of the Assessor's Office. Duties include : Audit and inspect business personal property; Estimate value of such property, evaluating the appropriateness of information filed by taxpayers; Process declaration forms; Respond appropriately to customer inquiries and complaints; Provide information to businesses concerning the assessment process; Process appeals and abatements; Testify in hearings as needed.

SCHEDULE :

Schedule for this role is four 10-hour days in-office (M-Th) with the potential for limited remote work after probationary period has been completed.

COMPENSATION :

Hiring Range : $27.00 - $32.72 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS :

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

The Personal Property Appraiser is responsible for :

• Field investigating, auditing, and inspecting business personal property records and assets.
• Estimating the value of business personal property and evaluating the accuracy of information submitted by taxpayers.
• Canvasses assigned geographical areas to identify and inspect new businesses and construction documenting business closures, ownership changes and relocations.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints. Provides information to businesses regarding assessments, appeals, and abatement processes.
• Processing annual declaration schedules, including accurate asset coding, preparation of pivot tables, accurate data entry, and overall account management.
• Responding to taxpayer appeals by preparing written responses, performing data entry, and compiling supporting documents, exhibits, and reports for hearings when necessary.
• Reviews permit information to identify taxable asset additions and documenting accounts for further review.
• Possessing strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with experience handling taxpayer inquiries, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborating as a team member by sharing knowledge and information with colleagues and managers and assists in training team members as needed.
• Adhering to Colorado statutes, Division of Property Taxation guidelines and department policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION :

Accommodations Statement : We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION :

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11 : 59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now : Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit :

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education : Experience :

Work Experience : Minimum one year

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Category :

Budget & Financial Services