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Company OverviewMorton County is a committed public service employer devoted to our Team and the steadfast citizens who make up this great community. The ideals we are tasked with instilling in our Team Members are what make this institution remarkable. We have a strong belief in providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and efficient services to our community, our constituents, and our Team while providing these services in a collaborative, considerate, ethical and fiscally responsible manner.Our ability to provide exceptional customer service is directly attributable to the quality of our Team and the culture we cultivate. We work to build a culture that is responsive to our team by listening to the needs of our Team Members and their families. From there, we work diligently to provide a comprehensive and affordable benefits program.We ask that you consider Morton County as your next employer. Job SummaryThe Director of Tax Equalization is an appointed position responsible for the overall planning, operation and supervision of the Morton County Tax Equalization Office. The function of the Tax Equalization Office is to ensure that all real property within the County receives a uniform assessment, appraise all taxable property at a fair and equitable value, and to administer the tax laws of North Dakota pertaining to property taxes.Responsibilities and Duties
Lead, support and encourage a department of three Team Members to accomplish the objectivess of the Tax Equalization Office;
Align communication, behavior and action of self and staff against the principles outlined in our Core Values;
Develop a culture of servant leadership within the Office of Tax Equalization;
Communicate with and respectfully serve the needs of our Team, stakeholder, business and constituent population;
Discovers, lists and values all real property within Morton County;
Directs and oversees the fair implementation and administration of County tax policy;
Conducts and/or oversees appraisal and assessment work of all agricultural, commercial, and residential properties and mobile homes within the County for taxation purposes;
Monitors reporting and planning to ensure compliance with applicable tax statutes;
Performs technical, administrative and supervisor work for the Building Permit Program within compliance of MCLUC, State Building Code, and IBC regulations;
Develops and recommends new policies and procedures for complying with applicable laws;
Prepares annual budget and work planning schedules, directs investigations, supervises the preparation and calculation of the assessment roll, analyzes market income and construction data to determine annual assessment of real property within the County.
Qualifications and SkillsAlthough this is a technical position, we are not requiring prior experience in tax equalization. We are taking a more unique approach in filling this position. We are hiring for an individual who has the ability to take our Core Values to heart and lead with those values in mind. We will offer training and support to enhance the successful candidate's knowledge, experience and skills in Tax Equalization.Morton County's Core Values
Stewardship of Public Trust
Respect for Diverse Voices & Ideas
Responsive and Comprehensive Customer Service
Leadership with Ethics and Integrity
Culture of Teamwork & Collaboration
Preferably, we are searching for candidates who have a degree in business administration, economics, accounting, mathematics, statistics or related field, and five (5) years of progressively experience in leading and managing a team of professionals. We have an initial interest in candidates who possess a background in home contracting, construction, a broad knowledge of real estate, familiarity of deeds and legal descriptions and/or a background that would compliment a position that is heavily numbers driven.The successful candidate must hold/or have the ability to obtain, a valid State of North Dakota Class I Assessor Certification within two years of employment. This position also requires: a valid driver's license and proficiency in the Microsoft Office. It is preferred that successful applicants have experience, familiarity or exposure in ArcView GIS and Computer Aided Mass Appraisal System (CAMA).Benefits and Perks
North Dakota Public Employees Retirement Health Insurance
North Dakota Public Employees Retirement Program
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Voluntary Benefit Options
