Assessor GIS Homestead Assistant

2025 Saline County

Assessor Homestead Assistant

Job Description

Exempt:                                  No

Department:                          Assessor’s GIS

Reports To:                            Elected Assessor/Chief Deputy

Location:                                215 North Main, Benton, Arkansas 72015

Safety Sensitive:                   No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the direction of the EQ/Homestead Manager, the position must have knowledge of the various laws associated with the Amendment 79.  Also have an overall understanding of the appraisal process, reading maps that are maintained by the Assessor’s office and operate the mapping website. This position also requires the knowledge to operate programs for personal property and real estate and make changes when necessary.  This position involves a lot of multi-tasking and a high level of concentration for the task being performed for Amendment 79.  The administrator of Amendment 79 must work with the CAMA Systems Manager and also the appraiser in order to resolve various issues that arise.  All functions must be performed efficiently in a professional and timely manner to meet deadlines for abstracts and billing. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Handle the day-to-day walk-in request for Homestead Credit. This duty is performed daily.


2. Responsible for the mail correspondence asking for proof for benefits to be applied and correspondence between this position and public. This duty is performed daily.


3. Responsible for making the proper application to software for desired benefits. This duty is performed daily.


4. Scanning of Homestead forms and applications for record keeping. This duty is performed daily.


5. Examination of periodic report for Dept. of Health for proper applications. This duty is performed as needed.


6. Process all changes from Collector’s office to resolve taxpayer issues. This duty is performed daily.


7. Assist EQ/Homestead Manager with daily computer backup & offsite security. This duty is performed daily.


8. Assist EQ/Homestead Manager with all mobile home issues. This duty is performed as needed.


9. Monthly report from County Clerk for the purpose of administering freeze.


10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To 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 EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as a working knowledge of procedures and technics of reading land description and land valuation. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

EDGE/Laredo/ArcMap 10.8 & CAMA (training available onsite, completion required)

Needs IAAO Level 2 or on the job training

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Level III Appraiser (Administrative Track)

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: 10-Key, Word Processing/Typing

AIS CAMA Software

EDGE Mapping Software

APEX Drawing Software

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The 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 ACTIVITIES

The 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.

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employee should possess the ability to work well within a group atmosphere and be an excellent team player.

The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed.  The omission of specific statement 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.

ASSESSOR HOMESTEAD ASSISTANT

• Starting rate of $37,389 annually a new hire.


• Promotional rate of $41,543 annually for an established employee (an individual who has been a full-time Saline County employee for more than 90 days).


• This position works Monday/Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM with some evenings required dependent upon the work load, with paid holidays off.


• Bilingual pays available.

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage. 


• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This position is open until 4:30 PM on 7/30/2025 or until this position is filled.