Job Overview
The Division of Administration/Louisiana Tax Commission has a vacancy to serve Louisiana taxpayers fairly and with integrity by administering property tax laws, reviewing and analyzing the work of field appraisers.
Responsibilities
Evaluate the accuracy and uniformity of tax assessments by performing annual ratio studies and researching official records of sales and leases to determine fair market value of real property.
Conduct complex appraisals of large statewide industrial facilities added to parish tax roll books upon completion of their 10‑yearly Industrial Tax Exemption and provide data to parish assessors.
Review assessments and prepare reports reflecting technical findings, making necessary recommendations.
Testify in hearings to defend appraisals in response to appeals.
Confere with higher‑level personnel and parish assessors to resolve property value disputes and provide technical assistance.
Provide supervision and technical assistance to lower‑level Specialists.
Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, financial or tax auditing, financial analysis, property appraisal, or administrative services in a financial setting.
Six years of full‑time experience in any field.
A bachelor’s degree.
Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field, up to a maximum of four years of substitution.
Benefits and Opportunities Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a Tax Commission Specialist 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. The application must include detailed experience/education; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application sections. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires and employees changing positions. Prospective employees may also be subject to pre‑employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to the federal government’s E‑verify system. Applicants qualifying based on a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript; attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact Erica R. Gay, HR Specialist, Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources, email: Erica.Gay@la.gov.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate the accuracy and uniformity of tax assessments by performing annual ratio studies and researching official records of sales and leases to determine fair market value of real property.
Conduct complex appraisals of large statewide industrial facilities added to parish tax roll books upon completion of their 10‑yearly Industrial Tax Exemption and provide data to parish assessors.
Review assessments and prepare reports reflecting technical findings, making necessary recommendations.
Testify in hearings to defend appraisals in response to appeals.
Confere with higher‑level personnel and parish assessors to resolve property value disputes and provide technical assistance.
Provide supervision and technical assistance to lower‑level Specialists.
Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, financial or tax auditing, financial analysis, property appraisal, or administrative services in a financial setting.
Six years of full‑time experience in any field.
A bachelor’s degree.
Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field, up to a maximum of four years of substitution.
Benefits and Opportunities Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a Tax Commission Specialist 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. The application must include detailed experience/education; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application sections. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires and employees changing positions. Prospective employees may also be subject to pre‑employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to the federal government’s E‑verify system. Applicants qualifying based on a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript; attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact Erica R. Gay, HR Specialist, Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources, email: Erica.Gay@la.gov.
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