• OK State statutes,
• Oklahoma Tax Commission rules, and
• International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) standards.
This job description may be updated at any time to accommodate evolving requirements and responsibilities of the Assessor’s Office.
All Job Descriptions are approved as final by the HR Director for the Tulsa County Assessor as of the listed revision date above.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.
All offers for employment are contingent upon a positive background check.
All Assessor Employees are expected to:
• Work independently and in a team with tact, support, and cooperation for customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Be capable of effectively using Microsoft suite of office software.
• Perform other duties as assigned, assist in all functions of the office, and train co-workers.
• And be aware that work may be occasionally required outside normal business hours, and time off may be discouraged during certain customer-support periods.
As this is a public office, and due to conflict of interest concerns, all employees of the Tulsa County Assessor’s Office must place any real estate license in an INACTIVE status while employed here, or as soon as any current transactions are completed.Job Description
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Accounting, Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, or other closely related field;
OR any combination of training and significant successful experience in accounting or property appraisal.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Identify, locate, and appraise business personal property accounts.
Verify new and existing business personal property accounts by conducting annual field canvassing, reviewing social media, internet, and other news media.
Processing business renditions and assessment corrections. Provide customer service and guidance to all taxpayers and tax professionals in person, telephonically, and via electronic correspondence regarding filings, audits, and the appeal processes for business personal property.
Read and analyze incoming correspondence, submissions, and reports.
Accurately input data to prepare, adjust, approve, and review assessments as allowed by state statute.
Prepare and assist with Formal/Informal business personal property appeals at Board of Equalization.
Audit non-filers and other businesses identified for review.
Perform other duties as assigned, and train co-workers.
Work may be required outside normal business hours.
Additional Job DescriptionREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies and procedures that relate to the Assessor’s Office.
Analyze financial and accounting data, and draw logical conclusions, process details with an analytical mindset.
Speak and write effectively, establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and other employees.
Apply accounting and auditing techniques to practical field problems, and maintain documentation.
Research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project and task deadlines.
Work independently, and in a team environment with tact, support, and cooperation.
Ability to defend values before Board of Equalization and assist in District Court.
Assist in all phases and functions of the office.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
REQUIRED MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply to practical situations. Ability to understand and apply basic accounting concepts.
REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and analyze procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information with clarity, and clearly respond to questions from groups, managers, coworkers, and taxpayers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, or reach; frequently required to move about independently, and drive independently, to speak clearly and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
Must provide own transportation and liability insurance, mileage is reimbursed.
Upon hire, attain Certificate of Advanced Accreditation as provided in Title 68 O.S. §2816
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The duties of this position are primarily in-office, but include in-field. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to the outside weather conditions, and infrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, loud noises, and the use of personal protective equipment.
BENEFITS PROVIDED, AND OFFERED
The full time (FT) incumbent will be eligible for the full package of Tulsa County and Assessor Office Benefits according to existing eligibility schedules, beginning the first of the month following one month continuous full-time service, to include:
- Health and Prescription (Employer pays bulk, employee pays partial)
- CareATC Health Clinic availability, Tobacco Cessation Program
- Pension (defined benefit) Retirement Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation, 401a Match
- Post Employment Health Plan (after 12 months FT employment)
- Monthly pay schedule, Annual pay review and merit pay adjustments (when funded) - eligible after 1 year FT employment
- 13 paid holidays, funeral leave, military leave, 15 days’ vacation, 96 hours annual, and up to 1040 hours accumulation of personal leave, both accrued monthly
- Longevity pay after 2 years FT employment, Safety training incentive allowance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
- Education Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union
- Long-Term Disability, $50K Life Insurance
- Limited remote-work options for some positions
- Paid training and/or allowance for: Appraiser certification, cross training, accreditation and designation in Int’l. Assn. of Assessing Officers (IAAO), and 30 hours every 3 years continuing education credits
Optional Insurance Policies and Benefits Available (Employee pays)
- Dental, Vision, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment,
- Additional Life to include spouse and dependent children,
- Living Care/Whole Life,
- Covered Parking, ID Theft Protection
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related (or equivalent combination of training and experience)
- Be capable of effectively using Microsoft suite of office software
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and provide own transportation with liability insurance
- Upon hire, attain Certificate of Advanced Accreditation as provided in Title 68 O.S. §2816
- Positive background check (employment contingent on positive background check)
- Ability to analyze financial and accounting data, apply accounting and auditing techniques, and use mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions)
- Ability to interpret and apply statutes, Oklahoma Tax Commission rules, and IAAO standards and defend values before the Board of Equalization and assist in District Court
- Ability to speak and write effectively, provide customer service to taxpayers and tax professionals, and work independently and in a team
What We Do
Tulsa County is a non-profit government organization that serves over 600,000 citizens in Oklahoma. It manages county operations through various departments, offices, and eight elected officials, including the Board of County Commissioners, Assessor, Treasurer, County Clerk, Court Clerk, and Sheriff, ensuring the delivery of critical public services and administrative support to its residents.
