Property and Evidence Clerk jobs in Knoxville, TN

This is responsible administrative work involving the coordination of all aspects and functions of personal property assessments for the Cumberland County Property Assessor’s office. Activities associated with the job include assisting with the entry of tangible personal property schedules, preparing tangible property schedules for mailing in accordance with applicable state statutes, completing desk reviews to ensure the accuracy of data and determining forced personal property assessments for businesses that fail to file their schedules in a timely manner. Additional activities include maintaining files and supporting documentation of personal property schedules, providing assistance to taxpayers, accountants, attorneys, etc. with issues regarding personal property tax assessments and discovery of new businesses in the county. Some field work is also required to complete visual inspections and field audits. *Job responsibilities* require a thorough working knowledge of state and local taxation laws and personal property assessment practices, dedicated attention to detail, strong interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills and the ability to meet existing deadlines and reporting requirements. Job performance is evaluated by the Chief Deputy Property Assessor and/or Property Assessor through review of the accuracy and thoroughness of personal property tax collections, interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills and expertise in personal property taxation regulations and practices. Work is also subject to quarterly audits from the State Division of Property Assessments to determine accuracy, adherence to state and county policies and compliance with the state mandated audit program. *\*Necessary Requirements of Work\** Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates. Graduation from an accredited four year high school supplemented with additional course work in accounting, business administration, bookkeeping, or related field; experience working in county government preferably in property or personal tax assessment; considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the assessment of real and personal property in the State of Tennessee; ability to maintain detailed records and related information; experience working with the public; strong interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills; dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills: -Considerable knowledge of state and local tax codes, regulations, and policies pertaining to real and personal property. -Considerable knowledge of accounting practices and mathematical computations associated with the calculation of real and personal property taxes. -Considerable knowledge of the state mandated personal property audit program. -Considerable knowledge of the structure and function of county government offices and the relationships required for consistent and uniform dissemination of relevant information. -Considerable knowledge of commonly used office related software programs including word processing and spreadsheet applications. -Considerable knowledge of the proprietary software program utilized for maintaining property ownership, acreage, structures, improvements, etc. -Considerable knowledge of personal property assessment and appraisal practices and techniques. -Knowledge of greenbelt requirements and property valuation methods and computations. -Ability to deal with detailed and complex information in a consistently accurate manner. -Ability to prioritize job related activities to meet all imposed deadlines and reporting requirements. -Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and state laws and regulations. -Ability to organize and maintain job related information in an organized and accessible manner. -Ability to make proper job related decisions within existing state and local guidelines and policies. -Ability to interact with local officials and professionals, co-workers and the public in a courteous and professional manner. -Skill in the use of computer hardware components and applicable software applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person