City of Kenosha, WI
Deputy City Assessor
City of Kenosha, WI, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, 53142
Salary:
$78,660.00 - $117,348.00 Annually
Location :
Kenosha, WI
Job Type:
Regular - Full Time
Job Number:
044000124
Department:
City Assessing
Opening Date:
09/30/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
General Overview of Position
Serves as second-in-command in the City of Kenosha's Assessment Department and supervises subordinate personnel. Under the general direction of the City Assessor, this position performs technical and supervisory work in overseeing and coordinating the operations of all divisions within the City of Kenosha Assessment Department. An employee in this class exercises considerable professional and independent judgment. Serves as City Assessor in his/her absence.
This position will remain open until the needs of the city have been met.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises, analyzes and interprets workload and production statistics of all divisions in the Assessment Department.
Directs and assists in the planning of the Assessment Department projects.
Develops on-site training programs for personnel.
Organizes research on economic trends and conditions affecting property valuations.
Interprets and implements the policies of the Assessment Department.
Confers with municipal officials in the City of Kenosha concerning their local assessment problems.
Provides professional advice and assists assessment personnel with the appraisal of unusual or complex commercial property.
Prepares for and directs defense of assessment before the Board of Review.
Maintains all assessment records.
Answers inquiries and complaints from taxpayers, both in person and on the phone.
Assists in preparing the annual department budget and monitors spending in all divisions in the Assessment Department to ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary limits.
Represents the City Assessor, in his/her absence, at meetings, speaking engagements and communications with the media.Requirements
Training and Experience:
Associate Degree in business, public administration, or related field with successful completion of courses in real estate or assessment.
Minimum of five (5) years of formal experience in the field of real estate appraisal, including residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial, at least two (2) years of which must be at a supervisory level.
Or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Certification by the State Department of Revenue as an Assessor II.
Knowledge of court decisions, state laws and rules and regulations pertaining to property assessment and taxation.
Knowledge of building trades terminology, merchandising, and marketing methods as required for the valuation process, including CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal).
Knowledge of data processing and computerization systems and their use in assessments.
Ability to determine fair market value of all types of property through application of recognized methods of property valuation.
Ability to interpret and explain property tax policies and procedures.
Ability to present and defend the accuracy of assessments before the Board of Review.
Ability to recognize local economic changes and/or property value trends and their effects on annual assessments.
Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.Physical Requirements:
Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Task involves the operation of vehicles, office equipment, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.Environmental Requirements:Task is may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory Requirements:
Task requires color, sound, depth, texture and visual perception and discrimination.
Task requires oral communication ability.Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job.
Method of Selection
Applicants' education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
Why the City of Kenosha?
We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees!
The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we loveJoin us!
Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan.
Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5%
based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
We offer health, dental, vision, a pension & more!We offer a
high deductible health plan (HDHP)
as of the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who complete an annual health risk assessment enjoy access to the City's health & wellness clinic (family members too!) and
premium-free health coverage .
Employees and their families may utilize the City's onsite
Health and Wellness Clinic
& 24/7 Virtual Primary Care. There is
no co-pay
nor cost to employees and their families to access Virtual Primary Care. The onsite clinic may be accessed for a
$0-$25 co-pay
based on type of visit.
Dental insurance
is effective after the first of the month following 30 days of employment. There is
no premium
for this coverage.
We participate in the This is a
pension
plan.
We match the employee contribution amount
monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found
Term group
life insurance coverage
is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is
paid by the City
for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.
Employees earn up to 12 days of
sick leave
per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation
- available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per YearLess than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!
New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas DayFriday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve DayMemorial Day Day after ThanksgivingJuneteenth
Employees receive at least
two (2) paid floating holidays per year . Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Additional benefit offerings include tuition reimbursement, professional development & training opportunities, health savings account (HSA), vision insurance, supplemental critical illness/hospitalization coverage, and more!
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.
$78,660.00 - $117,348.00 Annually
Location :
Kenosha, WI
Job Type:
Regular - Full Time
Job Number:
044000124
Department:
City Assessing
Opening Date:
09/30/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
General Overview of Position
Serves as second-in-command in the City of Kenosha's Assessment Department and supervises subordinate personnel. Under the general direction of the City Assessor, this position performs technical and supervisory work in overseeing and coordinating the operations of all divisions within the City of Kenosha Assessment Department. An employee in this class exercises considerable professional and independent judgment. Serves as City Assessor in his/her absence.
This position will remain open until the needs of the city have been met.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises, analyzes and interprets workload and production statistics of all divisions in the Assessment Department.
Directs and assists in the planning of the Assessment Department projects.
Develops on-site training programs for personnel.
Organizes research on economic trends and conditions affecting property valuations.
Interprets and implements the policies of the Assessment Department.
Confers with municipal officials in the City of Kenosha concerning their local assessment problems.
Provides professional advice and assists assessment personnel with the appraisal of unusual or complex commercial property.
Prepares for and directs defense of assessment before the Board of Review.
Maintains all assessment records.
Answers inquiries and complaints from taxpayers, both in person and on the phone.
Assists in preparing the annual department budget and monitors spending in all divisions in the Assessment Department to ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary limits.
Represents the City Assessor, in his/her absence, at meetings, speaking engagements and communications with the media.Requirements
Training and Experience:
Associate Degree in business, public administration, or related field with successful completion of courses in real estate or assessment.
Minimum of five (5) years of formal experience in the field of real estate appraisal, including residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial, at least two (2) years of which must be at a supervisory level.
Or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Certification by the State Department of Revenue as an Assessor II.
Knowledge of court decisions, state laws and rules and regulations pertaining to property assessment and taxation.
Knowledge of building trades terminology, merchandising, and marketing methods as required for the valuation process, including CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal).
Knowledge of data processing and computerization systems and their use in assessments.
Ability to determine fair market value of all types of property through application of recognized methods of property valuation.
Ability to interpret and explain property tax policies and procedures.
Ability to present and defend the accuracy of assessments before the Board of Review.
Ability to recognize local economic changes and/or property value trends and their effects on annual assessments.
Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.Physical Requirements:
Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Task involves the operation of vehicles, office equipment, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.Environmental Requirements:Task is may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory Requirements:
Task requires color, sound, depth, texture and visual perception and discrimination.
Task requires oral communication ability.Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job.
Method of Selection
Applicants' education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
Why the City of Kenosha?
We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees!
The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we loveJoin us!
Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan.
Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5%
based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
We offer health, dental, vision, a pension & more!We offer a
high deductible health plan (HDHP)
as of the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who complete an annual health risk assessment enjoy access to the City's health & wellness clinic (family members too!) and
premium-free health coverage .
Employees and their families may utilize the City's onsite
Health and Wellness Clinic
& 24/7 Virtual Primary Care. There is
no co-pay
nor cost to employees and their families to access Virtual Primary Care. The onsite clinic may be accessed for a
$0-$25 co-pay
based on type of visit.
Dental insurance
is effective after the first of the month following 30 days of employment. There is
no premium
for this coverage.
We participate in the This is a
pension
plan.
We match the employee contribution amount
monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found
Term group
life insurance coverage
is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is
paid by the City
for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.
Employees earn up to 12 days of
sick leave
per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation
- available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per YearLess than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!
New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas DayFriday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve DayMemorial Day Day after ThanksgivingJuneteenth
Employees receive at least
two (2) paid floating holidays per year . Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Additional benefit offerings include tuition reimbursement, professional development & training opportunities, health savings account (HSA), vision insurance, supplemental critical illness/hospitalization coverage, and more!
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.