Position Title: Administrative Specialist - Operations

Salary: $42,676.34- $47,676.34

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.



Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of administrative work experience, or 
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.


Position Summary:

This position reports to the Operations Manager and performs intermediate level administrative duties and provides professional online customer service to property owners and the general public.



Overview:


Duties:

  • Provides a variety of specialized assistance to the Operations Manager.
  • Conducts research and provides online responses to inquiries via the Office of Property Assessments (OPA) Appeal Help, Land Help, webmaster emails, and the County Information Center.
  • Reviews audit reports and makes necessary corrections in the Integrated Assessment System (IAS) to appeal and Board of Viewer (BOV) records.
  • Ensures that all newly filed BOV cases are data-entered into IAS.
  • Scans and indexes property assessment appeal forms.
  • May perform other assessment-related clerical duties as requested or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • General office procedures including scanning and indexing.
  • A general working knowledge of OPA is a plus.

Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

  • Perform data entry efficiently.
  • Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Multi-task and meet various deadlines.
  • Represent the County in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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