POSITION:  FIELD DEPUTY ASSESSOR

DEPARTMENT:  ASSESSOR

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00AM TO 4:30PM M-F

SALARY: $50,000 ANNUALLY

STATUS:  FULL-TIME

FLSA STATUS:  NON-EXEMPT

DATES: OPTIONAL 8/12/2025 UNTIL FILLED

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Field Deputy Assessor for the St. Joseph County Assessor’s Office collecting data on residential properties in assigned neighborhoods to establish fair and equitable assessments.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

• Review building permits associated with each parcel
• Correcting, adding or deleting data in the INCAMA system
• Use computer systems INCAMA and GIS mapping tools to verify data
• Answer taxpayer questions and explain assessments
• Willingness and ability to earn Indiana Level 1, II & III certification
• Must have solid computer skills and be a team player

Qualifications

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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional and friendly manner, as well as other County departments, attorneys, insurance agencies, and the public.  In addition to being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities. 

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including but not limited to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.  

Ability to work alone with minimal supervision and with others in a team environment. 

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED required 

Minium 2 years experience in related field, or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform duties in a standard office environment, working at a desk and working on a computer, walking for long periods to collect data.