Camrose County has an immediate opening for a positive, motivated team player for the full-time position as Manager of Assessment Services. Reporting to the County Administrator, the Manager of Assessment Services is responsible for the valuation of all properties in the County, the maintenance of related records, and the management of the Assessment Services department.
Key Responsibilities Include:
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Managing the Assessment Department,
- Prepare and submit the annual assessment to the Province for audit.
- Coordinate and maintain assessment data for all assessable properties in Camrose County
- Respond to public inquiries of assessed values
- Perform real property market value modeling to produce global and market area models for urban and rural, residential, and non-residential, and industrial properties
- Perform annual review of assessment roll to identify anomalies in assessment with respect to classifications, sizes, values, influences, etc.
- Collect, interpret, and analyze reported cost, or income and expense statements
- Develop policies, procedures and guidelines that are used in collecting, classifying, and quantifying property data characteristics to ensure quality standards are met
- Interpret and apply legislated and regulated guidelines and standards as they apply to property assessment and tax issues
- Prepare and present evidence to the Assessment Review Board (LARB & CARB)
- Other duties as requested by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- A diploma in Urban Land Economics or post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline, majoring in Real Estate Appraisal & Assessment
- A professional designation with the Alberta Assessors Association (AMAA), Appraisal Institute of Canada (AACI) or International Association of Assessing Officers (CAE)
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Proficiency using the CAMA system, as well as Microsoft Office Suite of applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of appraisal, and assessment methodologies.
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Feb 18, 2021
Closing Date: Mar 15, 2021