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Assessment Coordination Director
The Assessment Coordination Director plays a critical role in overseeing the state's tax assessment processes, ensuring they are carried out accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with Arkansas tax laws and regulations. This leadership position involves overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of statewide tax assessments, managing the department's budget, and working collaboratively with other state agencies, local governments, and stakeholders to maintain an effective tax system.
Class Code:
PRP01C
Job Grade:
SPC09
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Provide strategic direction for the Assessment Coordination Division, ensuring that assessments are conducted in a timely, accurate, and legally compliant manner. Manage, lead, and mentor a team of tax assessment professionals, fostering a productive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment. Oversee daily operations of the department, ensuring alignment with the state’s overall financial goals and objectives. Direct the creation, coordination, and continuous improvement of tax assessment processes for real property, personal property, and other tax categories as required by state law. Ensure that tax assessments are based on accurate and reliable data, using standardized practices and methodologies. Collaborate with local jurisdictions, legal teams, and financial institutions to address assessment concerns, resolve issues, and improve processes. Provide expertise and recommendations to state policymakers and legislators regarding tax assessment practices, policies, and regulations.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to improve tax assessment practices. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address issues related to data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax-related issues to a variety of stakeholders, including the public, policymakers, and team members. Skilled at presenting technical information in a clear, accessible manner to diverse audiences. High attention to detail in overseeing tax assessment activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in all aspects of the process.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field, plus 6 (six) years of experience in tax assessment, property valuation, financial management, or a closely related field is required.
Required Certificates:
The Director of Assessment Coordination is required to have a minimum Level IV designation from the Assessment Coordination Education Program. Receiving this or a higher designation includes the necessary appraisal education; completion of comprehensive exams; and years of experience. This position is also appointed by the Governor and approved by the State Senate. College degree should not be required. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
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