Full time position for ALPENA COUNTY

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1 Full time position for ALPENA COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR. Applicants are required to have a Level III (MAAO) certification from the State Assessors Board and requirements as listed. Salary range is from $44,826 - $52,287. The deadline to apply at the County Commissioners' Office is January 15, 2015 at 4:00p.m.

2 ALPENA COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR Status: Exempt, Salary position This position is considered to be exempt and is paid on a salaried basis. This salary reflects the reasonable expectations of the hours normally required to perform this position. (40 hours per week) General Summary Under the direction of the County Executive Manager directs surveys of assessments and provides the Board of Commissioners with the information necessary to adopt the annual county equalization in accordance with applicable Michigan general property tax law. Communicates these finding to the various taxing jurisdictions as it affects assessed and taxable values and millage rates. Conducts studies and related analysis of all classes of property to assure proper equalization of property value throughout the county. Essential Functions: l. As a supervisor, is responsible for hiring through the County Board of Commissioners, training, assigning work, reviewing and evaluating performance, and dealing with employee relations issues. Assists and directs staff in the process of equalization through state-mandated appraisal studies and reports. 2. Plans, directs, checks, and reviews the work of staff members engaged in the collection, analysis, recording, and evaluation of data relative to property valuation and assessment. Develops and implements procedures to ensure the equitable survey of assessments to determine cash or market value of real and personal property. 3. Monitors the progress of staff in attaining goals and deadlines for the annual preparation of the equalization report, assessment rolls, apportionment report, tax bills, tax rates, valuation change notices, and County warrant. 4. Develops and presents a proposed budget to the County Board and works with the County Board to monitor expenditures and capital needs. Oversee the preparation and submission of vouchers for payment of bills on a monthly basis. 5. Develops and directs the sale of ratio study and develops an economic condition factor (E.C.F.) for each class of real property in the county. Uses sales of vacant land to develop current land values used in other studies. 6. Oversees the annual equalization study of the assessed value and true cash value Equalization Director j ob description dated 8/30/ 11, amended 1214/ /4-tsb Page I of4

3 of all classes of property. Determines the total value of the County and each assessing unit for County and state equalization using only those methods prescribed by the State Tax Commission. Recommends to the County board of Commissioners the equalization factors for those units not meeting their 50% assessment requirement. 7. Audits the tax limitation calculations for each of the taxing authorities within the county including the Headlee Amendment, Truth in Taxation, and Truth in Assessing. Provides a report with the information on each taxing authority in the county and the State Tax Commission. 8. Compiles data from local units and prepares the Apportionment Report and Warrants showing the tax spread to all local units of government. Compiles year end equalization studies for summation to the County board of Commissioners in the annual Equalization Report. 9. Supervises the processing and printing of various reports, forms, and notices needed by the local assessors. 10. Maintains and balances the records needed to print the tax rolls and supervises the printing, folding and mailing of the tax bills. 11. Reviews, interprets, and implements tax legislation, State Tax Commission (STC) bulletins, and administrative directives as they pertain to assessment, equalization, tax billing, and other departmental functions. 12. Works with the Treasurer and Register of Deeds regarding property descriptions and tax certifications. 13. Meets with groups and individuals to explain the vanous facets of the tax structure and workings of the department. 14. Provides training in property valuation techniques to local assessors, assists local officials with difficult property valuations when possible or directs them to an appropriate expert from a list of resources maintained by the Equalization Department. 15. Serves as equalization and taxation advisor to the County Board of Commissioners, forecasting anticipated property tax revenues, ensuring the county complies with the laws relating to property taxation and preparing and explaining the Apportionment Report to the County Board of Commissioners. 16. Serves on the Alpena County Airport Board of Appeals. 17. Acts as Damage Assessment Estimator in the Emergency Operations Center with the Damage Assessment Coordinator compiling the property damage estimates Equalization Director job description dated II, amended 12/4/ 14-tsb Page2 of4

4 from the staff and submitting them to the Federal Government. 18. Represents the County Equalization Department at departmental, STC, State Assessors Board (SAB), and other professional organization meetings. Meets with various groups in the community to explain the assessing and equalization process. 19. Keeps abreast of appraisal practices, real estate market trends, recent court rulings, proposed legislation, economic conditions, and tax commission rules and bulletins. Attends meetings of professional organization to become informed and educated in regard to assessment and equalization administration practices. Other Functions: 1. None listed This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time. Employment Qualifications: Education: The equivalent of two years of college, coursework in property appraisal, assessment, administration and management. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible experience in appraising all types of property with some supervisory/administrative experience. Other Requirements: Level III (MAAO) certification from the State Assessors Board. Possession of a Personal Property Examiner Certificate. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the mm1mum skills and experience levels associated with petforming the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria. Physical Requirements: [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfl/1 one or more these requirements]: Walking over uneven terrain to conduct appraisals of property and structures Climbing stairs in order to conduct appraisals of structures Bending, stooping and kneeling to make measurements and appraisals Ability to enter and access information from a computer terminal Ability to travel throughout the county Ability to lift and carry tax rolls, maps and other items weighing up to 50 lbs. Equalization Director job description dated II, amended 1214/14-tsb Page 3 of4

5 Ability to file and retrieve documents from departmental files Working Conditions: Travels to various sites throughout the county to make appraisals and examinations Works outside in varying weather conditions Exposure to animals on properties being studied Exposure to noise, fumes, and heat of factories and other properties being studied I understand that the Alpena County Personnel Policy Handbook is available at It is my responsibility to review the Handbook periodically for changes or revisions. Signature Date Equalization Director j ob description dated I I, amended tsb Page4of4

6 COUNTY OF ALPENA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT To the Applicant: We appreciate your interest in Alpena County and assure you that we are interested in your qualifications. A clear understanding of your background and work history will aid us in seeking to place you in a position which, in our judgment, best meets your qualifications. You may complete this application now or return the completed application at a later time. You may show this application to any person of your choice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not lawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. PERSONAL Name Date of Application Last First MI Admess Street City State Zip Telephone Nwnber Cell Number Are you 18 years or older? Yes Q No Q Are you authorized to work in the United States? YesQ No Q Have you been previously employed here? YesQ NoQ If yes, date(s) SupervisorName(s) Have you filed an application before? Yes 0 NoQ If yes, date(s) List any friends or relatives working here EMPLOYMENT DESIRED Position(s) applied for: Kind of work sought: Full-time (!)Part-time Q Other Q Do you have any special training, skills, qualifications or other experiences that relate to the position(s) applied for? Salary Desired Date Available to Begin Work

7 COUNTY OF ALPENA EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE: (List current or most recent job first) employer Date work l'ertormea Address Ctty State l.lp From To 1 Phone Number (With area code) JOt> uue ::.upervtsor Hourly Rate/Salary Starting Fin~l K.eason ror J...eavmg l:!mptoyer Address City :illite L.ip From To Date work l'ertormed 2 Phone Number (Wtth area code) Job TtUe :;upervasor Hourly Rate/Salary Starting Final ~<.cason tor Leavmg Employer Aaaress City :;tate L.lp From To Date work rertormea 3!'hone Numocr twnn area coae) JOD IItie :;upervtsor Hourly Rate/Salary Starting Final K.eason tor Leavmg List Any other positions held on a separate sheet EJDUCATION Name~!Location Years Diploma/ Courses of Completed Degree Study Elementary High School College Graduate Vocationalrfraining

8 COUNTY OF ALPENA REFERENCES Phone Years Name Address Number Acquainted MILITARY SERVICE RECORD Have you had any experience in the Armed Forces of the United States or in a State National Guard? YesQ NoQ If yes, what branch? Type of Discharge Date ofdi~charge Specialffechnical Training ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Have you been convicted of a crime? Yes [ ] No [ ] If so, when and nature of offense Do you have a valid drivers' license? Yes QNo _QLicense No. State Name, address, and telephone number of the person to be notified in the event of accident or emergency AUTHORIZATION AND UNDERSTANDING Upon the signing of this application, I represent that all of the information now or hereafter given by me in support of my application is true and complete. I authorize you to verify any of the information concerning my background, including but not limited to, my employment, driving record, education, criminal history, or medical history (post-offer), with the appropriate individuals, companies, institutions or agencies, and I authorize them to release such information as you require, including my prior disciplinary employment record, without any obligatio!) to give me written notice of such disclosure. I also authorize you to release any infqrmation requested by any of my prospective or subsequent employers without any obligation to give me written notice of such disclosure. I hereby release you and them from any liability whatsoever as a result of any such inquiries and disclosures and this release from liability does not waive or prohibit an individual from filing a charge of discrimination under the laws enforced by the EEOC. I agree that any false information in support of my application may subject me to discharge at any time during the period of my employment. I agree that either party may terminate the employment relationship, with or without cause, at any time, and I further agree that this arrangement may only be altered in writing directed to me personally and signed by the Chairman of the Board. I agree that I shall be bound by the other rules, policies, regulations and terms and conditions of employment ofthe County as they are from time to time changed, and no additional obligations can be imposed on the County except those whi.ch have been acknowledged in writing, by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners or his designated representatives. I agree that any action or suit against the County, its agents or employees, arising out of my employment or termination of employment including, but not limited to, claims arising under State and Federal law, but not Federal civil rights statutes containing a separate limitations period, must be brought within 180 days of the event giving rise to the claims or be forever barred unless the applicable statute of limitations period is shorter than 180 days in which case I will continue to be bound by that shorter limitations period. I waive any limitation periods to the contrary. I further agree that my employment is conditional until.such time as the results as the post-offer physical and drug testing (if such is required) are known. Date Signature _