Personal Property Deputy Assessor

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The Harrison County Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Personal Property Deputy Assessor.

Duties Include

• Assisting taxpayers with personal property assessments and related questions.
• Reviewing, processing, and maintaining personal property records.
• Valuing personal property in accordance with West Virginia State Tax Department guidelines.
• Verifying ownership information for vehicles, boats, trailers, ATVs, mobile homes, and other taxable personal property.
• Assisting with business personal property assessments.
• Maintaining accurate records and data entry within county assessment systems.
• Providing courteous customer service in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• Performing field work and other duties as assigned by the Assessor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer, data entry, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to learn West Virginia property assessment laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience in office administration, accounting, property assessment, appraisal, or related fields preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Valid West Virginia driver’s license preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with property records, government offices, or customer service.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
• Knowledge of Harrison County and local government operations.

The successful applicant must be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and maintain a professional and positive attitude when assisting taxpayers. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with county pay scales and experience.