TAX AUDITING DIVISION MANAGER - 40000094

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

 

DEPARTMENT:

 

Tax Administration

DATE POSTED:         

   

September 09, 2024

CLOSING DATE:           

 

Open Until Filled

HIRING RANGE:

 

$74,196 - $100,120

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40000094

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time; 37.5 per week 

 

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this job is to manage the overall operations of the Personal Property and Compliance Division, conduct business and personal property tax appraisals, manage the external audit/compliance program, and oversee property tax appeals. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Develops, implements, and manages the overall planning process identifying and establishing new programs, setting priorities and work activities for the Personal Property and audit sections.
• Prepare and present cases for assessment appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review.
• Hear tax appeals on behalf of the assessor.
• Manages the external Business Personal Property Audit/Compliance program and resulting appeals.
• Serve as technical resource to staff in the resolution of complex inquiries.
• Performs related work as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of state law and departmental polices, rules and procedures for collecting taxes and other revenues.
• Considerable knowledge of the accounting and record keeping systems of the Tax Department.
• Knowledge of modern office best practices.
• Ability to analyze and record information and to balance figures.
• Ability to handle large sums of money and account for them accurately.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to detect errors; be resourceful in locating problems and making corrections.
• Ability to communicate with others tactfully and courteously over the telephone and in person.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with inte