CLGT Specialist II (Stillwater, OK)

CLGT Specialist II

The Center for Local Government Technology (Center) provides education training research and technical assistance to tribal state local governments and other public and private entities. The candidate must be able to work in an interdisciplinary changing team environment collaborate with internal and external clients and complete broad work assignments in an accurate timely and cost effective manner. The Valuation Training and Technical Assistance Program (VTAP) located at CLGT provides statutory training to County Assessors and County Board of Equalization members as well as computer and technical assistance involving software implementation and training to County Assessors and County Treasurers. This includes assessment administration treasurer collections and apportionment and computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) software licensing implementation support and training. The candidate performs professional duties based on the client s needs. This may include working in multiple programs performing different functions simultaneously however emphasis will be in the Assessor Training and Accreditation Program (ATAP) a division of the VTAP. The candidate must have excellent creative verbal and written skills to effectively compile consolidate and transmit knowledge using multiple media to a variety of audiences with different educational levels and work related experiences. The candidate participates in training opportunities by attending relevant meetings of professional associations such as the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and the National Association of County Officers to gain knowledge related to mass appraisal methodologies techniques and standards and other technical subjects. The candidate represents the program CLGT and the University in local state and national forums as required. The candidate develops a program work plan responds to funding agency s requests and when necessary adjusts the annual work plan and performance goals. The candidate will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. The candidate and his her supervisor will discuss and establish annual performance goals and measures that are subject to change from year to year. The candidate will be expected to perform other duties as assigned and when necessary adjustments will be made to the annual work plan and the performance goals. Employment for all Center employees is contingent upon continuous funding and revenue. This position requires extensive travel in-state and out-of-state the occasional necessity to work nights and weekends performing duties in excess of 40 hours per week. The individual is expected to represent CLGT and the University at all times as a team member and as an individual with professional demeanor and actions. Minimum qualifications Bachelor degree in Education Engineering Technology Business or other related degree programs from an accredited university possess intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Windows Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel and Adobe Acrobat and not less than seven years (7) of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent customer service instructional and planning skills. Valid Driver s License. The candidate must be able to research laws and regulations provide technical and professional assistance and create and present multimedia presentations. The candidate must be able to communicate written information present seminars workshops and classes to adult learners with different educational backgrounds. The candidate must have knowledge of the Oklahoma Ad Valorem Tax Laws and Oklahoma Tax Commission Rules and Regulations. The candidate must understand cadastral mapping and its relation to mass appraisal and assessment administration practices in County Assessors offices including but not limited to tax levies exemptions freezes and caps reports to be generated and budgeting. The candidate must be able to travel extensively to consult with County Assessors Boards of Equalization and to provide training and technical assistance. The candidate must possess knowledge of property valuation and appraisal techniques for urban and rural properties as well as knowledge of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) theory and techniques. The candidate shall possess excellent public speaking and presentation skills to communicate the ad valorem process to county officials and public with written information and with multimedia presentations at local regional and state conferences seminars workshops and classes. The candidate must have knowledge of the three recognized approaches to property appraisal. The candidate must possess intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Windows Word PowerPoint Outlook and Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Able to operate personal computers projectors and other office equipment. Able to travel with overnight stays ranging from one to five nights per week. Valid driver s license and be able to legally drive passenger cars light trucks and vans. The incumbent must be able to lift student manuals and presentation equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Typing on a personal computer. In addition to the minimum requirements the preferred candidate will have a Master s Degree in Education Engineering Technology Business or other related degree programs and ten (10) or more years experience in tribal state or local governments transportation transit industry adult education engineering construction Ad Valorem law or business. Instructor Certification and Recognized Professional Certification Designation or License. Apply online at s okstate.csod.com ats careersite JobDetails.aspx id 2204 for consideration. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application contact OSU Human Resources 106 Whitehurst Stillwater OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age race color religion sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other protected category. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information.