Administrative Operations Officer Property Tax Administration

Tacoma, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 107998 - 139198

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in office depending on business needs.

Position Summary

Why Its a Great Opportunity:
As a seasoned leader with experience in public administration finance or property tax systems you will oversee core functional areas of the department ensuring legal compliance with state mandated property tax and records laws while managing the agencys daily operations and staff. You are central to delivering legally mandated services under Washington State law and ensuring the integrity of property tax administration across Pierce County. You will exercise broad decision-making authority over priorities workflows and interpretation of the absence of the Deputy or the elected Assessor-Treasurer you will serve as the senior-most point of contact empowered to make office-wide operational decisions to ensure business continuity.

Why Its a Great Department:

The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurers Office is responsible for the mass appraisal of real and personal property throughout Pierce County which is the foundation for assessing calculating and collecting property taxes. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service to the community through equitable and efficient property valuation and the collection of property tax revenue supporting essential services across Pierce County.

We are recognized for our integrity strong teamwork and commitment to serving the public with professionalism and respect. We foster a stable and collaborative work environment offer a competitive salary and benefits package and take pride in being part of an organization that genuinely cares about its customers and employees.

To learn more about our office visit our website.

How to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for someone with empathy patience and a general knowledge of legal documents property tax RCWs and Department of Revenue property taxes rules and reporting. Someone with exceptional communication in verbal and written form as you will regularly correspond with legal partners mortgage companies and various stakeholders. Someone who is a highly organized mission-driven professional with:

A strong background in public administration finance or property tax systems
Demonstrated leadership in complex government operations
Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and legally mandated functions
Ability to manage risk maintain compliance and drive service excellence
A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills

Your Future in this Role:
Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Managers and Supervisors regularly to discuss expectations set goals identify priorities and gain familiarity with current policies procedures and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development robust online learning direct feedback from the Deputy and Assessor-Treasurer. and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Serve as a member of the leadership team and act as the department lead in the absence of the Deputy or elected Assessor-Treasurer.
Collaborate with leadership to ensure operations align with standardized policies processes and procedures to maintain continuity of service.
Oversee programs and functions responsible for property tax administration public services financial management and levy and tax rate operations and public-facing services.

Lead cross-functional planning and coordination of department operations including with IT Finance Facilities and Security.
Direct and evaluate administrative functions; establish quality control and customer service standards to ensure operational efficiency and performance.
Participate in strategic and long-range planning policy development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
Provide fiscal oversight including budget preparation monitoring and management of revenue generating services.
Oversee compliance public records management and reporting to ensure consistent interpretation and application of laws regulations and policies.

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Qualifications

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative position requiring budgetary personnel and program management skills AND
Must include two (2) years of supervisory experience. (required)
Postsecondary education in business or public administration or a related field may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the positionmaybe considered.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in local government administration and legislative processes with knowledge of Title 84 RCW and Title 458 WAC related to property taxation assessments exemptions levies appeals and public fund administration.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.

If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written oral and performance examinations and final interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Required Experience:

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DescriptionThis is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in office depending on business needs.Position SummaryWhy Its a Great Opportunity:As a seasoned leader with experience in public administration finance or property tax systems you will oversee core functional areas of the department ensuring legal c...