Property Tax Assessor-Treasurer This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office, with additional in-office time as business needs require. During the initial 6-month probationary period, this role will be fully in-office. As a key point of contact for our Assessor-Treasurer's Office, you'll help community members understand their property taxes and navigate the services we provide. Our team supports the public both in person and over the phone, offering clear information, patient guidance, and great customer service. We pride ourselves on being responsive, accurate, and transparent so taxpayers feel confident about their tax bill and their options. In this role, you may answer questions about payments, apply adjustments, refunds, appraisals, and valuations. You'll also help taxpayers with property tax reduction applications, making sure all requirements under Washington State law are met. Work involves reviewing forms and applications for completeness, entering data, performing routine calculations, and following established guidelines and procedures. The Assessor-Treasurer's Office is responsible for the mass appraisal of real and personal property in Pierce County for purposes of assessing property taxes. Our mission is to fairly and efficiently value property and collect revenue to fund public services throughout Pierce County. Adding over one billion dollars of New Construction value to Pierce County tax rolls each year, we are a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Pierce County. We are widely respected for their high level of integrity, teamwork, and positive interactions with taxpayers and other governmental agencies. We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, follows directions well, and can work both independently and as part of a team. Reliability, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate needs, and a clear understanding that communication and customer service come first are essential. You should be detail-oriented, accurate, and computer-savvy. Proficiency in multitasking and in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is also important. Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisor, Lead, and the team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development, robust online learning, direct feedback from your Supervisor, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. Core daily responsibilities include: Reviews and processes routine property-related forms, applications, and records following established procedures and guidelines, including RCWs, WACs, and County ordinances relevant to Assessor-Treasurer Office services. Performs routine calculations and updates property values and taxes, including adjustments, recalculations, back taxes, refunds, depreciation costs, and supplemental assessments. Assist in determining eligibility for various tax programs or exemptions, or appeals by following established guidelines, and explains decisions to taxpayers. Assists with routine data entry, updates, and maintenance of property and taxpayer information in department databases and systems.
Minimum qualifications include:- Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- A resume is required for this position. Applications without a resume will not be considered.
- Two (2) years of experience in clerical, cashiering, and/or regulatory services, must include one (1) year of customer service.
- Other job requirements include:
- Some positions may require field visits and/or public presentations.
- As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
How to apply:
Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and include the job number and title.
Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Our recruitment practices:
This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:
Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.
Guided by the County Executive's Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits include:
Vacation (Annual Leave): After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows: During years 1-3, 12 Days; During years 4-7, 16 Days; During years 8-13, 20 Days; During years 14-18, 23 Days; During years 19, 24 Days; During years 20, 25 Days; During years 21, 26 Days; During years 22, 27 Days; During years 23, 28 Days; During years 24, 29 Days; During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days. A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next. Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.Military Leave: Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows: New Year's Day - January 1; Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January; President's Day - Third Monday in February; Memorial Day - Last Monday in May; Juneteenth - June 19; Independence Day - July 4; Labor Day - First Monday in September; Veteran's Day - November 11; Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after Christmas Day - December 25.Personal Holidays: Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only
