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State of Minnesota

State Program Administrator Senior - Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral Admi

State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130


Working Title: Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Revenue Dept

Job ID

: 81751

Location

: St. Paul

Telework Eligible

: Yes

Full/Part Time

: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

: Unlimited

Who May Apply

: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/20/2024.

Date Posted

: 11/14/2024

Closing Date

: 12/02/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit

: Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

Division/Unit

: Property Tax Division / Property Tax-Audit/Treasure Sv

Work Shift/Work Hours

: Not Applicable Shift

Days of Work

: Monday - Friday

Travel Required

: Yes - up to 10% of the time

Salary Range:

$27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

Classified Status

: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union

: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status

: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position was previously posted 07/19/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.

The Property Tax Division helps ensure the proper administration of the state’s property tax laws. It plays a key role in the property tax process through its interaction with county government by overseeing the administration of the property tax system, ensuring fairness in assessment, distributing funds accurately, and educating local officials and the public about how the property tax system works. The division is unique in that Minnesota property tax is a local tax primarily administered at the county level. Its primary customers are the counties, cities, and local officials throughout the state that directly administer and collect property taxes.

This position exists to serve as the overall program administrator for the Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral Program and provides engagement, outreach, and comprehensive subject matter expertise in the administration of this program. The person in this role serves as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for the program, provides customer assistance to taxpayers, property tax administrators, and agency personnel regarding the program and administration of property taxes. This person also conducts audits and reviews of participants in the program to ensure they are in compliance with state law, provides outreach and education to county administrators and senior citizens, and maintains and updates systems used for administration of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience providing customer service to individuals, including working with vulnerable customers

Three (3) years of experience with tax administration, public administration, professional tax research, or a related field

AND

Must have a valid class D driver’s license or reliable transportation

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated during the interview process based on the following:

Project management skills to manage multiple complex projects, changing priorities, and ability to meet deadlines in working with Board members, assessors, and team members

Proficient computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Strong organizational skills sufficient to prepare and maintain files in a logical fashion and appropriately prioritize work assignments

Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to present ideas, explain complex and technical information in a manner which can be easily understood by the public, and to communicate effectively with technical experts and team members

Strong human relations skills to work constructively with other employees, customers, and board members

Ability to read and interpret information sufficiently to develop and deliver written materials

Communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver information to a broad range of customers.

A patient and empathetic attitude

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading the management of a program

Knowledge of Minnesota's property tax laws

Experience working in GenTax

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes of training materials, laptop computer, and projector

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.