Working Title: Property Tax Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 04/24/2024.

• Date Posted : 04/18/2024

• Closing Date : 05/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Property Tax Division / Property Tax-Audit/Treasure Sv

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes-10%

• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

The Property Tax division helps ensure the proper administration of the state’s property tax laws. It plays a key role in the property tax process through its interaction with county government by overseeing the administration of the property tax system, ensuring fairness in assessment, distributing funds accurately, and educating local officials and the public about how the property tax system works. This division is unique in that Minnesota property tax is a local tax, primarily administered at the county level. Its primary customers are the counties, cities, and local officials throughout the state that directly administers and collects property taxes.

This position serves as a program administrator within a team that administers the activities of statewide programs with over $1 billion in impact, and ensures compliance efforts, procedures, and systems in the administration of the Minnesota property tax system. As an administrator, you will be the internal and external point of contact for state-paid aid programs; provide outreach and guidance to county administrators at all levels of government and provide comprehensive and professional subject matter expertise to ensure uniform application of property tax laws statewide. Additionally, you will ensure that thousands of state taxing jurisdictions (counties, cities, towns, and special taxing districts) have access to administrative guidance, which provides taxpayers across the state equal treatment under the law. This position also provides expert information to guide and lead the various statutorily mandated state property tax and state aid certification forms including Truth in Taxation Compliance, Police State Aid, and Aggregate Materials Tax to ensure compliance with state law. Lastly, you will provide expert-level information on personal property tax delinquency, collection methods, and related issues to provide guidance to counties to ensure compliance with state law.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) years’ experience with professional tax research, tax administration, public administration, or a related field.

• Proficiency in computer and technology, such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

• Must have a valid Class D driver's license or reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional-level experience performing the property tax functions within an Auditor Treasurer office.

• Professional-level experience working with Minnesota’s property tax laws.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, accounting, or any other related field.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Strong organizational skills sufficient to prepare and maintain files in a logical fashion and appropriately prioritize work assignments.

• Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to present ideas, explain complex and technical information in a manner which can be easily understood by the public, and to communicate effectively with technical experts and team members.

• Ability to read and interpret information sufficiently to develop and deliver written materials.

• Communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver information to a broad range of customers.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.