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PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST SELECTED AREAS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CODE: 08-01797 HIRING ORGANIZATION: Department of Revenue (DOR); Division of State and Local Finance. This employment register is being established to fill future vacancies that may occur in the next six to twelve months in Eau Claire (18); Green Bay (05); Madison (13); Milwaukee (41) and Wausau (37), and may be used to fill Property Assessment Practices Specialist vacancies. (The numbers in parentheses represent the County Codes.) SALARY: Starting salary will be between $34,598 and $52,000 annually, plus excellent benefits. Current state employees pay will be based on the rules that apply to compensation upon transfer, reinstatement or voluntary demotion transactions. The pay schedule/pay range is 07-04. A 12-month probationary period is required. This classification is included in the Fiscal and Staff Services Bargaining Unit. JOB DUTIES: Perform entry-level professional property assessment and appraisal work which includes application of real estate appraisal principals, personal and real property valuation, property tax laws and procedures. The candidate must attain certification at the Assessor 2 level within six months of appointment and perform more complex duties with a progressive degree of independence. Employment opportunities may be in one of the three following areas: Equalization Section: Establish annual equalized values of real and personal property in assigned taxation districts; perform field appraisal work including the fielded sales program and sample appraisal; appraise individual property using cost, income and market approaches. Manufacturing & Utility Assessment Section: Determine classification as a manufacturer or telephone company (telco); investigate real estate sales; complete field audit/appraisals on manufacturing and telco real estate and personal property; determine annual assessments; determine and maintain current market value of all real and personal property; investigate and respond to exemption issues and prepare written response to assessment appeals. Assessment Practices Bureau: Assist in coordinating, developing and presenting training programs for assessment personnel; implement the Assessor Certification Program. Assist in establishing, administering and maintaining uniform assessment standards for all users of assessment services. NOTE: Positions will require some travel. WELL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: Well qualified candidates will have a four-year degree with coursework which will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job duties described above, or an equivalent combination of professional training and work experience related to property assessment or appraisal. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Property assessment or general real estate principles; appraisal theory and practice; real estate law; statistical methods; problem solving techniques; effective written and oral communication skills; listening skills; time management skills; analytical skills; computer skills; negotiation skills; economic principles; organization skills; conflict resolution techniques; and effective teaming skills. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must obtain the Assessor 2 level of certification within the first six months of employment. Since travel is involved, must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and access to a serviceable automobile or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work assignments upon appointment. SPECIAL NOTE: A criminal background check and a tax non-filer check will be conducted on all finalists prior to an offer of hire. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Save a stamp! Apply online at the WiscJobs website http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/. You will create an account and complete an initial application. Use Advanced Search and search on the keyword field and enter Job Announcement Code 0801797. There are questions that you will be asked to answer. Be sure to "Save Answer" after each question. Upon completion, "Save Answer" and "Finalize" your exam. DO NOT submit a resume in lieu of the required application materials. Incomplete application/examination materials will NOT be considered. If you do not desire to apply online, application materials are available on the DOR website at http://www.revenue.wi.gov/hrs/opportun.html, or call Dianne Donlin at (608) 266-2679 or e-mail: dianne.donlin@revenue.wi.gov. Questions may be referred to Dianne Donlin at the number listed above. Application materials must be submitted either electronically or by mail/fax to: Dianne Donlin; DOR; Bureau of Human Resources Services; 2135 Rimrock Road; #6-261; P.O. Box 8931; Madison, WI 53708-8931; FAX: (608) 266-2825 by 4:30 p.m., July 17, 2008. The Department of Revenue is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer and encourages all to apply including bilingual applicants |
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN 1 SELECTED AREAS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CODE: 08-01766 This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that may occur statewide in the next twelve months. HIRING ORGANIZATION: Department of Revenue (DOR); Division of State and Local Finance. This employment register is being established to fill future vacancies that may occur in the next six to twelve months in Eau Claire (18); Green Bay (05); Madison (13); Milwaukee (41) and Wausau (37). SALARY: Starting pay is $13.626 per hour (PR 06-11). A six month probationary period is required. JOB DUTIES: Perform entry level technical property assessment/appraisal work providing support services to the professional and management staff in the central or district property tax offices. Duties involve the recording, collection, compilation and processing of data relating to property assessment and equalization functions. SPECIAL NOTES: Assessor certification at the technician level is required within the first six months of employment. A criminal background check and a tax non-filer check will be conducted on all finalists prior to an offer of hire. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Basic mathematics; data collection and record keeping; reading comprehension skills; communication skills; and basic computer skills. HOW TO APPLY: An examination is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Exams are offered in 14 locations throughout the state. For complete application instructions and a list of all exam centers, please see on-line "Monthly State Exams" (http://wisc.jobs/public/links_summary_page.asp?catid=70). Monthly exam center application procedures pertain to this exam. Do NOT send the application to Merit Recruitment and Selection. Exam locations: Below are the Madison and Milwaukee exam locations for this specific exam. Other exams scheduled for this month may be in different locations. All other statewide locations are listed in the back of the paper bulletin or on-line, see "Monthly State Exams" (http://wisc.jobs/public/links_summary_page.asp?catid=70). MADISON: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Social Science Building. Located at the corner of Observatory Dr. and Charter St.,1180 Observatory Dr. For a map see: http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/smomap/campusmap.aspx MILWAUKEE: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Chemistry Building, east of Lot 20 between the Engineering and Math Sciences Building and Lapham Hall, 3210 N. Cramer Street. For a map see: http://www.uwm.edu/map/ The Department of Revenue is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer and encourages all to apply including bilingual applicants. |
IS Technical Services Specialist/ Webmaster Madison (Area 13) Job Announcement Code(s): 08-01737 Deadline Date: July 14, 2008 The Department of Revenue is a progressive agency dedicated to conducting our business with leading edge technology. We are seeking an individual to serve as our agency's webmaster. Hiring Organization: The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR); Division of Technology Services; Development Center Section. Salary: Starting pay range is $25.257 to $30.000 per hour. A six-month probationary period may be required. This position is in pay schedule and range 07-02. Job Duties: The position is responsible for managing and maintaining the basic look, feel and structure of the web sites. It is also responsible for updating the sites, including establishing and enforcing web site standards. This position will also focus on learning the procedures, practices, techniques and technology related to web-related activities (i.e. servers, listservs, browsers, etc). Another responsibility is to lead and mentor the I-Net Coordinators (approx. 10) with their roles in DOR's web sites. With the increased emphasis on Web-enabled business systems this position is part of the agency's Development Center. In that role, the position serves as consultant to business users on presentation to agency customers. The incumbent works with the State’s Portal Group to assure our presence on wisconsin.gov meets the statewide goals while still addressing DOR’s business needs. This position will also take the lead in establishing website policy for the agency and participating on state-wide standards. Knowledge Required: Knowledge of procedures, practices, techniques and technology related to web-related activities Knowledge of procedures, practices, techniques and technology for web servers and systems software Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in implementing relevant new technologies Ability to develop and provide customized and tailored Internet training Ability to develop new materials and uses for the Department’s Internet and Intranet Ability to manage and coordinate the process for preparing and posting material on the web sites Ability to work with a variety of DOR business users, management and programming staff. Also, IS staff from DET. Act as DOR's representative at the State Web Administrator's Group (SWAG). Knowledge of Dreamweaver, Web Link Validator, Photoshop, Web Log Exports, and Acrobat Software. Knowledge of content management software. Special Requirements: Due to the nature of this position, a background and tax non-filer check will be conducted on candidates prior to offer of employment. Application Information: You can apply online at http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp KEYWORD: 08-01737 When applying online, you will be required to create or open your WISCJobs Job Cart. Click on the "apply now" tab at the top of the on-line announcement and follow the instructions. Completed application materials must be received in our office on or before July 14, 2008. Application related questions may be referred to Robin Stoikes at (608) 266-7242. |
