Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County, our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. It's our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work-life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
- Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
- Medical coverage, including a 100% county-paid premium option, Dental and Vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees
- Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
- 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
- Professional Development, including professional membership fees paid
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Plus: On-site medical clinic and gym; pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities.
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Division Director, performs functions related to the Auditor’s statutory duties in administering Salt Lake County’s property tax system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year of experience in a field closely related to these duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes Real and Personal Property Appeals to the Board of Equalization (BOE) consistent with established administrative rules, statutory requirements, and policy guidelines.
- Assists in preparing instructions and training for new Board of Equalization clerical support staff.
- Serves as Clerk to the Board of Equalization, preparing all levels of notices to petitioners and other parties to the appeals.
- Prepares hearing packets.
- Enters final valuation and exemption recommendations for final approval by the Board of Equalization.
- Processes appeals to the Utah State Tax Commission.
- Coordinates record management of division records related to the BOE, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
- Scans records for archival purposes as well as utilization in the day to day operations of the office.
- Communicates with the public in person, over the phone, and in writing.
- Provides clerical support for the Annual May Tax Sale of delinquent properties.
- Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
- Utah tax laws, State Tax Commission rules, and County ordinances governing property tax administration
- Methods and procedures used for segregating real and personal property for taxing purposes
- Functions and operating procedures of the Board of Equalization
- Procedures for preparing items for review and approval by the Council
- Functions of other County offices dealing with assessing and collecting both real and personal property
- Computer software related to job-specific duties including record keeping, record storage, and retrieval
- General office procedures and methods
- Communication principles, methods, and techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
- Conduct basic research and analysis
- Use a 10-key calculator, keypad, or adding machine
- Perform calculations with a high level of accuracy and complete detailed reports
- Manage time wisely with narrow and overlapping deadlines
- Conduct thorough audits and corrections of incoming and outgoing documents
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Relate to individuals of diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds
- Read and interpret written policies, procedures, regulations, ordinances and statutes
- Work independently, make professional decisions, work well with other individuals
- Apply and articulate professional standards and procedures
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Respond effectively and capably in stressful situations
- Act ethically