Deputy Assessor

Office: Supervisor of Assessments

Position: Deputy Assessor (Entry Level)

Full-time AFSCME union position (35 hours per week) with excellent health insurance

Starting Salary Current Union Employee: $15.45/hour

Starting Salary New Hire: $15.25/hour

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch

Job Summary:

· Assist the office of the supervisor of assessments in maintaining property database (various data entry) and answer question pertaining to property assessments, exemptions and other property inventory inquires.

Requirements:

· The applicant must have education, experience and/or the necessary training in typing, filing, computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and email).

· The applicant must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to work well with others, as well as work independently, and have the desire to serve the public.

· Regular and predictable attendance & punctuality is required to ensure the efficient operation of the office.

· Will be expected to obtain a CIAO designation (Certified Illinois Assessment Officer) and maintain the designation through continued education.

· High School diploma or GED, computer knowledge and must pass a drug screening. Employee must abide by dress code set forth by county policy on contractual agreement. A valid driver’s license and insurance may be required for field assessment work.

Duties:

· Answer public questions pertaining to exemptions, assessed valuations, property characteristics, appeal process, and approximate property boundaries.

· Data entry into various inventory software.

· Employee may need to assist in physically measuring of properties and take pictures for the office records.

· Employee also assists township assessors by providing property record cards, maps and parcel data sheet for all properties to be assessed by the township assessors of 17 townships.

Applications:

· Can be picked up in the Supervisor of Assessments office, second floor of the courthouse as well as on the county website – www.christiancountyil.com

· Must be submitted to the Supervisor of Assessments Office, or county board chair office.

Interviews:

· Will be scheduled for chosen applicants.