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Director of Equalization- Assessor

Davison County

Mitchell, SD US

Posted/Updated: 7 days ago

Job Description

Certified Assessor (CAA)

Starting Wage Range: $19.33-20.46

Description of Work / General Statement of Duties:

The primary duty is to determine the proper class and value for all property within Davison County. Property is taxed according to “Ad Valorem”, which means the tax levy is divided among taxpayers according to value.

Ability to:

  1. Works tactfully, courteously, and professionally with the general public, co-workers, public employees, professionals in the community, other government agencies; to include frequent contact with the public at meetings, in person, on the telephone, via fax machine, e-mail and in writing for the purpose of responding to inquiries and complaints and providing information and assistance.
  2. Daily contact with other County Departments and employees, government officials, giving or receiving information and resolving problems or responding to inquiries.
  3. Provides technical assistance to the public and elected officials.
  4. Attends training and seminars as deemed appropriate and necessary.
  5. Performs duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and safety policies.
  6. Maintain confidentiality as needed.
  7. Operate office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, calculator, copier, printer, multi-line phone system, fax machine, and digital camera.
  8. Assist in the training of new employees.

  9. Meet deadlines and prepare clear, concise, accurate records.

  10. Understand and follow both verbal and written instructions, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  11. Perform manual labor, withstand variable weather conditions, and work extended and varying hours if needed.

  12. Accurately find a parcel by its legal description.

  13. Maintain CAA designation. Failure to maintain the CAA would terminate your duties as an Appraiser Assessor.

  14. Work in an efficient manner and maintain a good working relationship with other employees, agencies, and the public.

Davison County
200 East 4th Avenue
Mitchell, SD 57301