Salary: $24.19 - $42.46 Hourly
Location : Various, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2701-25-15-1
Department: Treasury
Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description This property analyst is a staff member within the Property Services Division, Bureau of Local Government and School Services. This position is assigned to the Field Operations Section, District 3 (SW), Zone 2 which includes the counties of Gratiot, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, within District 3 (SW), which district is comprised of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Shiawassee, Van Buren. This position assists in the collection of data and in the review of county equalization studies in preparation for State Equalization. The position also assists in creation of supporting data and documents necessary for the district supervisor to make recommendations regarding practices and procedures to the Division and the State Tax Commission (STC) regarding areas related to the General Property Tax Act. This position is a professional property assessor, personal property examiner and analyst regarding mass appraisal, property tax assessment administration and equalization matters. This position assists the STC by supporting the district supervisor in the determination of recommendations necessary for mandated state equalization. This position supports the administration of the General Property Tax Act, PA 206 of 1893. While this position uses considerable independent judgment in the development of appraisals and reports that will ultimately be used in State Equalization Values within Michigan Counties, those reports are subject to oversight and modification by the district supervisor.
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS A REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELECTED CANDIDATE LIVE WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED DISTRICT.
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Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying experience is counted post bachelor's degree Property Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Property Analyst 10
One year of professional experience in real estate equivalent to a Property Analyst 9.
Property Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience in real estate equivalent to a Property Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Property Analyst 10.
Property Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience in real estate equivalent to a Property Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Property Analyst P11.
**Certification as a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer, Advanced Assessing Officer, or Master Assessing Officer is required. Possession of a Personal Property Examiner's Certificate is desirable.
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Alternate Education and Experience Military - Property Analyst 9 - 12 Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
For those applicants with military service, please provide your DD214 or other official military documentation that may help identify transferable skills and experience that may qualify in lieu of the required education. Property Analyst 9 - 12 - Alternate to bachelor's degree Certification as a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO), Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) or Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO) with the equivalent of one-year full-time experience (post MCAO) as a Michigan Assessing Officer qualifies for the 9-level
Certification as a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) or Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO) with the equivalent of two-years full-time experience (post MCAO) as a Michigan Assessing Officer qualifies for the 10- level.
Certification as a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) or Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO) with the equivalent of three-years full-time experience (post MCAO) as a Michigan Assessing Officer qualifies for the11- level.
Certification as a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) or Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO) with the equivalent of four-years full-time experience (post MCAO) as a Michigan Assessing Officer qualifies for the 12- level.
Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information regarding
This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, however selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Please note that occasional onsite work will be required.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
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The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take
12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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PROPALT - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts;ORAt least one year of professional experience in the state classified service;ORThe educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement, (Please attach a copy of your DD214.)ORPossession of a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO), a Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO), or a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) certification issued by the Michigan State Tax Commission.ANDOne year of full-time experience (post MAAO, MMAO, or MCAO certification) as a certified assessor qualifies for the 9 level, 2 years for the 10 level, 3 years for the P11 level, 4 years for the 12 level.
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Are you certified by the Michigan State Tax Commission as an Assessing Officer? (Certification is required.)
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What is your current level of certification?
- MCAO - Michigan Assessing Officer
- MAAO - Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer
- MMAO - Michigan Master Assessing Officer
- No certification
04
How long have you been certified?
- Not certified
- One to five years
- Five to ten years
- More than ten years
05
How many years of experience post Michigan Certified Assessing Office certification (MCAO) do you have working in equalization?
- No experience
- One to five years
- Five to ten years
- More than ten years
06
Please describe your most recent equalization experience. If no experience, please respond N/A.
07
How many years of experience post Michigan Certified Assessing Office certification (MCAO) do you have working in assessing?
- No experience
- One to five years
- Five to ten years
- More than ten years
08
Please describe your most recent assessing experience. If no experience, please respond N/A.
09
Have you ever been the assessor of record for a local unit and/or the equalization director for a county?
10
If you answered yes to Question 9, how many years in each capacity and for what unit(s)/county(s)? If you answered no, please respond N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have utilizing BSA Assessing net?
- No experience
- One to five years
- Five to ten years
- More than ten years
12
How many years of experience do you have utilizing GIS, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel?
- No experience
- One to five years
- Five to ten years
- More than ten years
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Please describe your abilities with each application: BSA Assessing net, GIS, Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft Excel. If no experience, please respond N/A.
14
How many years of experience do you have researching, interpreting, and analyzing the General Property Tax Act?
- No experience
- One to three years
- Three to five years
- More than five years
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Using information found at the Michigan Department of Treasury's website (http://michigan.gov/treasury) and related links and references to statute, please prepare and attach to your application a one-page memo to the Executive Director of the State Tax Commission (STC) that summarizes the dates upon which a) the assessor must turn the assessment roll over to the board of review, b) the date the county shall submit its tabular statement of county equalized values to the STC, and 3) the date the STC meets for final state equalization. Did you include your memo as an attachment to your application?
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Do you live within the district?
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If you responded No, are you willing to move into the district?
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If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree or military experience, did you remember to attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) or DD214 to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
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Did you attach a copy of your cover letter, your detailed resume, and your required memo to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?
Required Question