This is a senior leadership position responsible for directing the Assessment Division in appraising, compiling, and maintaining the assessment roll for taxation of real and personal property. The successful candidate will provide oversight, direction, and mentoring to division staff, ensuring adherence to mandates set forth through state statute, Borough Code, court decisions, and Borough policy.

• Leadership and Management: Provides leadership and management oversight of all daily activities in the department, planning, organizing, and directing the Assessment Division.
• Appraisal and Assessment: Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the assessment roll, preparing reports, spreadsheets, charts, and tables for presentation and verification of assessment data.
• Staff Supervision: Directs and participates in the hiring of qualified staff, and in the development and training of staff on procedures.
• Software Development: Directs, participates, and coordinates the development of the assessments computer software system, including daily maintenance, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensures compliance with occupational safety and health regulations applicable to the area of responsibility, including proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
• Communication: Creates, composes, edits, produces, and distributes varied correspondence, legislation, reports, meeting minutes, advertisements, mailings, notices, and other materials.

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Post-secondary education or experience which provides the expertise required to perform effectively the functions of the position may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the development, operation, or management of programs within the occupational field, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Level III certification from the Alaska Association of Assessing Officers (AAAO) within one (1) year of hire.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits, deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program.