Deputy Supervisor of Assessments

Company Description

The Union County Supervisor of Assessments oversees real property assessment process through the County, ensuring implementation within the law that was enacted by the Illinois General Assembly and Court decisions. The Supervisor of Assessments maintains tax maps, property record cards, exemption certificates and keeps a current list of property owners. The Supervisor of Assessments sends notice of assessment changes to taxpayers and publishes the assessments in the newspapers. The Supervisor of Assessments works under the directives of the Department of Revenue and provides them with information. The Supervisor of Assessments serves as the Clerk of the County Board of Review to ensure Board of Review actions, decisions, notices, publications and complaints are processed in a timely manner and have met the statutory requirements.

Job Description

Identify property and assessments for all taxable and nontaxable parcels of real estate in Union County

Update and maintain property record cards for all taxable and nontaxable parcels of real estate in Union County

Update and maintain information on mobile homes which are taxed under the Mobile Home Local Services Act (Privilege Tax)

Assist the general public with assessment issues, property tax questions, exemption applications, etc.

Qualifications

High school diploma or associates degree in related field

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to learn various software packages in the Assessment Office

Ability to read legal descriptions

Ability to work with the public in a professional manner

Ability to operate county vehicle in order to obtain property information

Must have a valid Illinois driver's license

Common construction knowledge preferred

Additional Information

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$17.52 an hour with 4% increase negotiated for the 4 years


Longevity bonus based on years of service:

• 6-10 years $225.00 per year
• 11-15 years $500.00 per year
• 16-20 years $825.00 per year
• 21 years $1,225.00 per year

35 hour work week; Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

FLSA STATUS: Non exempt

Eligible to participate in available medical and dental insurance plan beginning the first day of the month following hire date.

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - IMRF has provided employees a sound and efficient system for the payment of retirement, disability, and death benefits.

4 personal days per fiscal year

12 sick days per fiscal year

15 paid holidays

Vacation awarded based on years of service:

• 1-9 years of service 10 days' vacation
• 10 years of service 15 days' vacation
• After 10 years of service 1 additional day per year up to 20 days

Vision reimbursement

Life Insurance

Friendly and supportive coworkers

The County will accept applicants until position is filled.

Union County Government is committed to nondiscrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or ancestry.