PERSONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST

JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 20-015 PERSONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST ASSESSOR POSTED: 08/03/26 Responsibilities: Assists customers in person and over the telephone; directs them to appropriate offices based on their questions; researches tax records and contacts other counties to determine whether back taxes are owed; checks vehicle book to determine the values of vehicles; updates personal property records; prepares tax waivers, tax bills, and refund sheets; types tax-exempt letters; prints and faxes real estate assessments. Enters personal property declarations; looks up values for farm equipment and large trucks; calculates adjustments for high mileage vehicles; researches value of business furniture and equipment; contacts taxpayer by phone and in writing to gather additional information; scans documents; records information in computer system and in log books. Answers and directs incoming calls; responds to questions regarding declarations, second notices; delinquent notices and extensions; provides information on how taxpayers can update their personal property records; research and provide information on property ownership and real estate values; provides information to banks and lenders. Status: Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Location: Columbia, Missouri Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two years of clerical experience; prefer previous experience with Microsoft Word; ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions; must possess math and computer skills, excellent customer service skills, and be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Preferred Qualifications: Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $21.52 Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed. Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr