Position Title: Legislative Acts Coordinator

Salary: $42,848 per year

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 or equivalent AND three (3) years of administrative work experience is required.
  • Experience in a mass appraisal system or environment, within the field of real estate, or for a taxing authority are preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education 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 Legislative Acts Administrator and coordinates the Office of Property Assessments (OPA) functions related to processing tax abatement programs and provides administrative support to the Administrator in all County Special Exemptions from Taxation. The Legislative Acts Coordinator also serves as the liaison between OPA and all applicable taxing jurisdictions regarding valuation changes and other County departments.



Overview:

The Office of Property Assessments (OPA) produces a fair, accurate and timely assessment roll, doing so in a uniform manner consistent with the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) while emphasizing outstanding customer service and an efficient use of resources. The OPA also maintains ownership and assessment records for parcels within Allegheny County with property owners, municipalities and school districts concerning assessment matters.


Duties:

  • Maintains the County’s clerical aspects of special legislative tax abatement programs and reports, including filing, data entry, scanning, and indexing.
  • Processes and ensures the accuracy of all Additional Exoneration (A/E) forms.
  • Delivers paper and electronic property documentation to applicable taxing jurisdictions, including those within the County, school districts, Pennsylvania, and outside the state, in a timely manner.
  • Interacts frequently with various taxing jurisdiction employees, property owners, and legal representatives through phone calls, emails, paper correspondence, etc.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Administrative tasks, including scheduling and systems encoding.
  • Database entry and searching.
  • A working knowledge of OPA, specifically the relevant Legislative Acts, is preferred.

Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to:

  • Efficiently and effectively work, with minimal supervision, both alone and in a group.
  • Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in the workplace.
  • Effectively manage time, tasks, deadlines, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing.
  • Maintain productive working relationships with staff, departments, and external organizations.

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