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ISLAND COUNTY

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

POSITION:                                        DEPARTMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

                                                            ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

POSITION NUMBER:                     115     

CURRENT EMPLOYEE:         

ANNUAL HOURS WORKED:        2080   

 

 

1.0       MAJOR FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

 

1.1       Employees in this position provide general office administrative support, provide a first contact with the public, provide information to the public regarding various procedures and programs and assists the appraisers in their tasks and other departmental employees when necessary. Process the 1% real estate tax affidavits, daily recordings and input necessary information into the system.

 

2.0       SUPERVISION RECEIVED

 

2.1       Supervision is received from the Chief Deputy Assessor and the Departmental Support Administrator.

 

3.0       SUPERVISION EXERCISED

 

3.1       Employee in this position does not normally supervise any staff.

 

4.0       SPECIFIC DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES

 

4.1       Greeting and tactfully assisting the public in a courteous manner.

 

4.2       Assists the general public in person or on the telephone by answering questions, explaining services, policies, procedures and schedules; locates information from the Assessor’s records and provides it to the public. Manage the use of the public Kiosk. Provide the public and department with parcel control analysis.

 

4.3       Enters and retrieves data on and in county records manually or on a computer.

 

4.4       Prepares and types such things as notices, reports, form letters, forms, cards, documents and correspondence. Collects money for maps and data printouts and reconciles cash receipts.

 

4.5       Process the 1% real estate excise tax affidavits.

 

4.6       Make copies of all necessary daily recordings and input information from affidavits and recordings into the system.

 

4.7       Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the owner and/or taxpayer mailing list.

 

4.8       Act as principal liaison between Assessor’s Office, Treasurer and Auditor Office.

 

4.9       Assists senior citizens with exemption applications and inquiries.

 

4.10     Responsible for purchasing and maintaining the office inventory of supplies.

 

4.11     Other duties as assigned.             

 

5.0       DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

5.1       Valid Washington State Drivers License.

 

5.2       Familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in their performance of this position.

 

5.3       Ability to use computer terminals, personal computer, scanner, word processor, copier, 10 key (touch) type (40 WPM).

 

5.4       Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid change in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner.

 

5.5       Effectively communicate with others for purposes of gathering and relating information.

 

5.6       Understand the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

 

5.7       Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks                 

 

6.0       EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATES

 

6.1       High School diploma or GED.

 

6.2       One year of office experience; or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

 

 

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT    AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE, AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB CHANGE.

 

 

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           DATE                                                        DEPARTMENT HEAD

 

 

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