This is advanced and supervisory administrative work managing operations of the Value Adjustment Board for the Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts.

An employee in this class plans, assigns and reviews the work of County Commission Clerks assigned to the Value Adjustment Board. Responsibilities include verifying petitions filed by taxpayers who wish to contest real and personal property tax assessments, scheduling appeal hearings before VAB special masters, notifying petitioners of Board decisions, scheduling formal VAB meetings, and serving as a liaison to public and private organizations and the public. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgement in assuring the timely completion of VAB hearings to expedite the collection of County taxes, and in preparing the VAB certification of the County tax assessment rolls. Supervision is exercised over a staff of County Commission Clerks engaged in various phases of VAB processes. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for the efficient, effective and professional management of Value Adjustment Board activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of County Commission Clerks engaged in processing tax assessment and tax deferral petitions, scheduling appeal hearings and maintaining documentary evidence, transcripts and court reporters' notes.

Receives and verifies petitions filed by taxpayers who wish to contest their real personal property tax assessments, and the denial of their tax exemption applications by the Property Appraiser and tax deferral applications by the Tax Collector.

Schedules appeal hearings before VAB special masters; notifies petitioners of Board decisions; schedules formal VAB meetings for implementing VAB rules, powers and procedures; interviews and selects special masters and certifies the County's tax assessment rolls.

Serves as a liaison with the Board of County Commissioners, Dade County Public Schools, Property Appraiser, County Attorney, State Department of Revenue, and other legal officials, appraisal professionals and the public.

Prioritizes work assignments to assure achievement of seasonal work objectives in a timely manner.

Monitors the receipt and processing of documentary evidence, transcripts and court reporters' notes.

Monitors the receipt and processing of cash, cash management records, receipts and reports.

Establishes and monitors work standards to enhance office operations; revises office policies and procedures and verifies work products; reviews and implements quality control policies and procedures.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the organization and operation of the Value Adjustment Board.

Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to property appraisal adjustment operations.

Thorough knowledge of records, reports and forms used in value adjustment administration.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of modern office administration, equipment and technical support capabilities.

Ability to manage VAB operations to assure timely completion and expedite collection of County taxes.

Ability to establish short and long-range goals and redirect priorities as necessary.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, subordinates, supervisors and other public and private officials.

Ability to use judgment and direction in the devising, installing and interpreting of policies, procedures and regulations.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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