Overview

Position Title:Director of Taxation

Company:City Of Co Washington Or

Location:Hillsboro, OR

Job Description:

Washington County is seeking to hire a Director of Assessment and Taxation who is a strategic, motivational leader with a passion for excellence and is dedicated to making a difference both in the workplace and in our community.The successful candidate will thrive under pressure in a complex governmental environment, have a passion for public service, embraces change, and will be ready to lead the department with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Responsibilities:

  • Recommends, implements, and administers policies and procedures; develops department strategic initiatives, goals, standards, and objectives; and provides leadership that promotes workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment.
  • Coordinates department partnerships with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
  • Directs, oversees, and participates in the development of the department work plans; directs the planning and organizing of programs through division managers; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
  • Oversees and administers the appraisal and assessment of real and personal property, collection of property taxes and special assessments and the conduct of elections in accordance with local ordinances and Oregon State Statutes.
  • Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion and actively works to reflect an environment that is respectful of the county’s diverse residents.
  • Ensures property tax valuations are administered fairly, uniformly, and completed accurately. Remains current on tax rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Oversees and administers the Washington County Elections, including voter registration, maintenance of voter rolls; conducts elections; develops and implements programs and strategic planning.
  • Establishes administrative controls and improvements; develops procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory voting requirements; informs the public of all election activities, issues, and schedules; and serves as an advisor to elected officials.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, or a related field; AND
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in property appraisal, assessment, taxation, land records, election, or similar fields including at least including at least four (4) years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity. OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, or a related field; AND
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in property appraisal, assessment, taxation, land records, elections, or similar fields including at least four (4) years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity.