Property Tax Assistant

Grand Forks County is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity working as a Property Tax Assistant for the Finance and Tax Departments.

Do you have an interest in or experience with property legal descriptions, land splits, maintaining property records?

As a Property Tax Assistant, you will process documents related to real estate property records, change property ownership, process property splits, plats and replats; and maintain annual redemption procedure. Come and join our team!

Are you a multitasker looking to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on a variety of projects?

Do you have excellent customer service skills, which allow you to interact with a variety of individuals within an organization, residents of Grand Forks County?

If so, this might be the right job for you!

This position is full-time, regular position. Monday – Friday (based on 8 hours per day/40 hours per week), benefit eligible. There might be a variation to work hours and days to support the department and County needs.

Starting salary $46,354.91 annually/$22.29 per hour (DOE) with excellent benefits (benefit information below).

To view the full job description – click on Property Tax Assistant.

HOW TO APPLY: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to receive full consideration. DD214 is required to be submitted with the application to gain veteran preference. Applications may be obtained and/or returned in person or via mail at: 151 South 4th Street, 1st Floor, Grand Forks, ND 58201 or by email to human.resources@gfcounty.org

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Application packets must be received by March 17, 2024, 11:59 pm.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail orientated, who can learn, read, interpret, and apply accounting principles and laws, codes, and regulations. Has the ability to apply accounting principles and maintain accurate and complete records. Can operate computerized accounting software, integrated data management systems, and other office productivity software including spreadsheets and word processing applications. Strong communication and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with peers and the public as required. Excellent customer service and business etiquette skills are mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training - Associate degree in related field.

Experience -Three (3) years of related experience.

COUNTY EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND PERKS

While employed at Grand Forks County, a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County pays the rest! You belong here!

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SELECTION PROCESS: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation and include a drug/ alcohol screening.

Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on the required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing, at the time of application.

The County of Grand Forks will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.