Assessment Agent IThe Assessment Agent I oversees Street Lighting Districts, Private Street Signage Process, manages, establishes, and maintains databases for road paving, street lighting, water, wastewater, and other Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) and special assessment districts. Calculates interim assessments, reviews, and authorizes payment of various assessment invoices. Assists with the acquisition/disposition of real property associated with Capital Improvement Projects such as road construction and widening, parks, stormwater, utilities, and other facilities. Assists with and/or manages aviation and/or real property leases, prepares required documents, and creates invoices; processes traffic counts; and assists with record archiving. Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida Full-time, in-person position based in Lecanto, Florida. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the option to go to four 10-hour shifts, weekdays, after successful completion of the probationary period. Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Implements, coordinates, and manages effectively, assessment districts for road paving, street lighting, water, wastewater, neighborhood beautification, fire, solid waste, stormwater, and other MSBU's, and special assessment districts as required. Establish and maintain databases for road paving, street lighting, water, wastewater, neighborhood beautification, fire, solid waste, stormwater, and other MSBU's and special assessment districts as required. Calculates accurately assessment costs for properties within an MSBU/assessment district, square footage and acreage, interim assessment payments, and conducts cost analysis. Reviews petitions against established criteria. Prepares routine and specialized documents and reports including, but not limited to, voting ballots, assessment rolls, cost summaries, notification letters for public advertising and hearings. Prepares resolutions, agenda items, and perform other related administrative functions. Assists with the acquisition/disposition of real property associated with Capital Improvement Projects such as road construction and widening, parks, stormwater, utilities, and other facilities. Assists with all phases of land acquisition/disposition. Reads and interprets legal descriptions of property. Capacity to research and understand property deeds and title chain of ownership. Assists with and/or manages aviation and/or real property leases, prepares required documents, and creates invoices. Assist with and/or manage the Tax Deed Process. Reviews and authorizes payment of various invoices. Process traffic counts, assist with record archiving and cross train in various Land Section duties. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education, Training, and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized, advanced training.
One (1) year experience in researching and supporting project development.
Two (2) years of contract and lease document management experience
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret statutes.
Must have strong customer service skills.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
Must have working knowledge of computers and be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other relevant software.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
- IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); andIS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management SystemIS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
- Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
- The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
- The job requires frequent bending, squatting, balancing, and occasional twisting and reaching above shoulders.
- The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
- The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Supplemental InformationPLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application. Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.
