State Program Administrator Senior - Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral Administrator

Minnesota Careers
US - Minnesota - St Paul
November 16, 2024

Job Details Working Title: Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral AdministratorJob Class: State Program Administrator SeniorAgency: Revenue Dept

Job ID: 81751
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/20/2024.
Date Posted: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: 12/02/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
Division/Unit: Property Tax Division / Property Tax-Audit/Treasure Sv
Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: Yes - up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $27. 84 - $40. 82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This position was previously posted 07/19/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.

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. The 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 administer and collect property taxes.

This position exists to serve as the overall program administrator for the Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral Program and provides engagement, outreach, and comprehensive subject matter expertise in the administration of this program. The person in this role serves as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for the program, provides customer assistance to taxpayers, property tax administrators, and agency personnel regarding the program and administration of property taxes. This person also conducts audits and reviews of participants in the program to ensure they are in compliance with state law, provides outreach and education to county administrators and senior citizens, and maintains and updates systems used for administration of the program.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience providing customer service to individuals, including working with vulnerable customers
Three (3) years of experience with tax administration, public administration, professional tax research, or a related field

AND

Must have a valid class D driver's license or reliable transportation

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

Project management skills to manage multiple complex projects, changing priorities, and ability to meet deadlines in working with Board members, assessors, and team members
Proficient computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams
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
Strong human relations skills to work constructively with other employees, customers, and board 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.
A patient and empathetic attitude

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading the management of a program
Knowledge of Minnesota's property tax laws
Experience working in GenTax

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes of training materials, laptop computer, and projector

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).

Application Details How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at *** or email careers@state. mn. us . For additional information about the application process, go to / mn. gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Dominique King at dominique. king@state. mn. us .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dominique King at dominique. king@state. mn. us .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at revenue. eai@state. mn. us.

About Revenue Dept

The Minnesota Department of Revenue works to fund the future for all of Minn.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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