Assessor Assessment Specialist - Part-time

2025 Saline CountyPart-time Assessor Assessment Specialist I Job DescriptionExempt: NoDepartment: Assessor-Personal PropertyReports To: Elected Assessor/Chief DeputyLocation: Personal Property - Assessor's OfficeSafety Sensitive: NoGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThis part-time position is an entry level position and is responsible for updating personal property assessment records and interacting with the public in an informative/problem-solving capacity. Ensure that all assessment transactions and interpersonal exchanges are performed efficiently and in a professional and timely manner, often under adverse conditions. All assessments must be accurate in accordance with state law to provide the record base for the County Collector to collect the appropriate amount of tax for the operation of schools, cities and county organizations. Ensuring each situation is handled according to the county policies and that assessment values are correctly posted on the assessment records.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMake personal property assessments both in person, by phone, fax, email and by verifying online assessments.Use titles and/or bill of sale, assessing the personal property of individuals and businesses, for the purpose of taxation by phone, online, or in person. This includes vehicles, boats, utility trailers, motorcycles, ATV, campers, and motor homes.Handle large volume of calls, occasionally with disgruntled citizens, with professionalism and tact. Be able to establish control of the conversation, despite high emotions, in person or by phone.Ensure proper documentation of all information needed for assessments is organized for scanning to ensure proper record retention and retrieval.Make proper updates using copies of recorded deeds, court orders, death certificates and other probate related documents.Conduct all liaison activities in a professional manner to ensure maximum cooperation between and among other Saline County offices, other Assessor offices, and other state and local agencies.Must be able to identify school district boundaries to assign the correct millage rate to personal property and real estate assessments.Update personal information on individual and business assessments such as addresses and phone numbers.Must be able to find out if the customer has been previously assessed in another county, moved from out of state, or is a first-time vehicle owner for tax clearance purposes.Verification of each item on the taxpayer's previous year assessment and removing items when necessary, requesting documentation for such.Assist customers with required forms including Commercial Rendition Forms, Homestead Credit Applications, and Exemption Applications.Correct assessments based on state reports that are designed for the purpose of checking for accuracy.Ensure that all activities are professionally and ethically performed in accordance with state law to protect the individual rights of all citizens of Saline County.Successfully complete continuing education classes as required by the Assessor.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, etc., plus 12 to 18 months related experience (customer service) and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNone required for entry level position. SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIREDIntermediate: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/TypingENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThe following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESThe following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEmployees should possess the ability to work well within a group atmosphere and be an excellent team player. The skills to meet and greet numerous amounts of people courteously in a necessity.The duties listed intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. All positions within the Assessor's Office are assigned by the Assessor or a designated representative and are subject to be changed when deemed in the best interest of the Office. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.PART-TIME ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST Starting rate of up to $18 per hour dependent upon customer service experience.Flexible work schedule offered Monday/Friday, 8 am to 4:30 PM with up to 20 hours per week.Bilingual pays available.This position maybe eligible for enrollment in the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System (APERS), dependent upon the number of hours worked per month.SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThis position is open until 4:30 PM on 12/12/2025 or until filled.

Created: 2026-04-15