Assessments Specialist II Full Time

This Assessments Office is in need of a Full Time Assessment Specialist II to fill a vacancy in their office. The Assessment Specialist II assists the public with verification, entry and maintenance of documents and is responsible for the operations of the Board of Review complaint process and Sales Ratio.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Research and update property assessment records as required. Verify assessment materials for accuracy, completion, and conformance with established procedures.

• Process Board of Review appeals including entry in docket, verifying assessment values, forwarding copies to associated agencies and acting as Board of Review hearing clerk.

• Process Certificates of Error and Correction, Veterans and Fraternal Organizational freezes, Model Home Exemptions, Annual Homestead Exemptions, Senior Homestead Exemptions, Senior Freeze Exemptions, Leasehold Exemptions, Disability Exemptions, and Home Improvement Exemptions. Monitor and remove exemptions when ineligible. Notify owner and/or assessors as necessary.

• Process real estate transfer declarations.

• Sort and enter deeds into Assessment database.

• Audit township assessor rolls, run reports and send questions regarding roll to the assessor.

• Provide a variety of clerical and administrative support functions for the department.

• Interact with staff, elected officials, and the public in person, by telephone, and by email to respond to inquiries, receive complaints, and resolve problems.

• Demonstrate compliance with McHenry County's organization values (Respect, Accountability, and Integrity) always.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and,
• Basic taxation and assessment practice classes from IDOR or IPAI within first 4 years of employment.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to type 35wpm and complete an in person online assessment.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.

• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans

• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs

• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.