Tax Assessor

Tax Assessor

Under the supervision of the Tax Equalization Director, the Tax Assessor will collect and analyze data for the appraisal of residential, commercial, and agricultural property within the County. This position will conduct field investigations and studies to calculate, determine and support accurate, fair, and equitable property values in compliance with statutory requirements and deadlines.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide support to the Tax Director in the administration of the responsibilities of the Department according to the North Dakota Century Code.
• Research, analysis, and processing of information from various databases; preparation of reports for government, elected officials, and public entities; compilation information for department files for use by other departments; collaboration and development of operational activities.
• Assist in the development of forms, manual revisions, and data collection procedures; assist in preparations needed to conduct the required Boards of Equalization and any appeals; implementation of new legislation.
• Value and classify real property in an accurate, ethical, equitable, and defensible manner as prescribed by State law.
• Perform appraisals to determine the market value of commercial and residential properties using professional appraisal techniques, appraisal software, and GIS programs.
• Take measurements of building structures and improvements to determine square footage; inspect interiors of structures and noting all relevant information; compile lists of construction features, conditions, and depreciation of buildings for each property.
• Conduct surveys of construction costs, price trends, and land values and use to review appraisal manuals and cost tables and make indicated adjustments.
• Track and maintain records on all sales, deed transfers, and building permits on systems that can be used by county employees, appraisers, and the general public.
• Compile sales data information of property through deed transfers; perform market analysis reports; conduct sales ratio studies to validate assessed values.
• Track building permits and appraise new construction projects during the phases of construction. Insure adjustments to value meet assessment reporting deadlines.
• Read and interpret topographical cadastral maps to retrieve information for projects and reports; review exempt properties regularly to confirm exempt status.
• Develop timelines for current and future appraisal projects.

Demands and Environment :

Education, Certification, and / or License :

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

Supervision Received : This position will be directly supervised by the County Tax Director. Exercised : This position will not directly supervise.

Clarification Clause This job description is not intended and should not be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principal job elements essential in making a hiring decision, a compensation decision, and for determining job performance.