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Position: Deed Analyst
Status: Open
Post Date: 5/10/2023
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General Description of Position
Under general supervision the Deed Analyst is responsible to research and enter documents recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court into the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system. Research includes analyzing documents to determine if there are issues with ownership and/or property descriptions, plotting legal descriptions, and verifying location of property. A deputy in this position must have an extensive knowledge of the Department of Revenue (DOR) Real Property Transfer Qualification Codes to properly code sales that will be used for appraisal analysis. In addition, the Deed Analyst position requires knowledge of exemptions and capping to correctly update existing exemptions and determine appropriate capping when property ownership changes are entered. This position also requires an understanding of the assessment process, exemptions available to the public, mobile home titles, tax value, the tax roll process, and general information related to the services and programs offered by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s office; and other elected officials and governmental offices. A deputy in this position performs various data entry functions utilizing data entry software and hardware. Work involves a variety of tasks with a focus on ensuring data entered is correct and excellent customer service standards are maintained. Salary commensurate with work related experience.

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Position: Exemption Specialist
Status: Open
Post Date: 5/2/2023
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General Description of Position
Under general supervision the Exemptions Specialist is responsible to process (approve / deny) exemption applications in the following categories: Personal (Homestead, Senior, Widower, etc.), Disability, Veteran / First Responder, Affordable / Multi-Family Housing, Charitable, Educational, Homes for Special Services, Hospital, Literary, Nursing Homes, Religious, Scientific, Sewer / Waste Water Systems, Conservation Easement, and Economic Development. In addition, this position requires knowledge of the assessment process, exemptions available to the public, mobile home titles, tax value, the tax roll process, and general information related to the services and programs offered by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s office; and other elected officials and governmental offices. A deputy in this position performs various data entry functions utilizing data entry software and hardware. Work involves a variety of tasks with a focus on ensuring exemptions are processed correctly, valuation changes are accurate, and excellent customer service standards are maintained.

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Position: Support Desk Specialist
Status: Open
Post Date: 5/4/2023
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General Description of Position
Under general supervision the Support Desk Specialist is responsible to perform in a dual administrative and support position to ensure efficient operation of the entire office. The Support Desk Specialist works with and acts as a liaison to and for in-house staff, the public, private vendors, non-profit agencies, and other governmental offices in an effort to identify and respond to all incoming client / customer needs and deliver the ultimate client experience. In addition, a deputy in this position requires knowledge of basic technical support procedures for computer hardware and software issues, the assessment process, exemptions available to the public, mobile home titles, tax value, the tax roll process, and general information related to the services and programs offered by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s office, and other elected officials and governmental offices. The Support Desk Specialist is critical to creating positive client experiences; fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration; and maintaining the highest service standards for the office.

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Important Dates

Web site date
Friday, August 11, 2023

Mail out date
Thursday, August 17, 2023

File a petition deadline
Monday, September 11, 2023

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2023 Late Filing Period
3/2/2023 - 9/11/2023

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Office Locations
TPP Tax Return Deadline
4/3/2023

Extension Request Period
3/20/2023 - 4/3/2023

Combine / Split Requests
Deadline for the 2023 Tax Roll
7/1/2023

Independence Day
7/4/2023

Labor Day
9/4/2023

Veteran's Day
11/10/2023

Thanksgiving
11/23/2023 - 11/24/2023

Christmas
12/25/2023 - 12/26/2023

New Year's Day
1/1/2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/15/2024

Good Friday
3/29/2024

Memorial Day
5/27/2024