Property Tax Specialist

Property Tax Specialist

The Idaho State Tax Commission Property Tax Division is seeking applicants with knowledge in Property Tax to fill an immediate opening. Minimum salary $35.42 per hour, rate of pay will depend on qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted through 4 : 59 PM MST on the posting end date. The Property Tax Specialist provides research, analysis and interpretation of existing and proposed property tax rules and, statutes, provides technical assistance to government officials, participates in the development of training and outreach materials.

The successful candidate will have considerable experience administering property tax in Idaho that may include property appraisal or local government tax administration. Typical responsibilities :

• Research, draft and recommend changes to property tax guidelines, procedural statements and directives to clarify and implement statewide property tax policy.
• Analyze and interpret existing and proposed property tax laws, rules, and case law and make recommendations.
• Chair or participate in the development and recommendation of administrative rules, forms and instructions.
• Research and compile data and prepare statistical reports to determine administrative and fiscal impact to taxpayers and state and local revenue.
• Monitor property tax legislation and participate in communication with policy makers, county and state officials regarding administrative and fiscal effects of proposed and enacted legislation.
• Serve as a property tax expert for legislative committees.
• Communicate adopted policy and rule changes and participate in the implementation with agency staff and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance and respond to property tax inquiries from state and local government officials, tax professionals, attorneys and the public.
• Develop and present training on property tax laws and rules for tax practitioners, attorneys, state and local government officials, and agency staff.
• Contribute to the design, review, and update of property tax forms and information pamphlets.
• Present or prepare materials for presentation at educational outreach activities to enhance transparency.
• Make public presentations before stakeholder groups.
• Participate in regional and national property tax related professional forums and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications : Experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of one or more of the following federal and state tax laws and rules in one of the following tax specialty areas : Income; Sales; Fuels; Product Taxes; or Property. Typically met by completion of the core requirements of a bachelor's degree that included course work in research methods and statistics AND at least 2 years of experience researching or administering tax laws in Idaho or another state that included preparing written reports on tax law interpretation. Desirable Qualifications : At least 2 years of work experience that included researching, interpreting, and administering property tax laws in Idaho.

Why Join Us? OUR VISION : Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho. OUR MISSION : Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration. OUR VALUES : Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect What Do Our Employees Say About Us? "I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility." "We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. This schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life." "My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."

Benefits : The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and / or State programs, please visit https : / / dhr.idaho.gov / StateEmployees / Benefits.html.

EEO / ADA / Veteran : The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY / TTD : 711), or email [email protected].