County Services Representative III - Assessor 6/30/26
Charleston County Government · North Charleston, SC · 2 wk ago
OTHR$19.34/hrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- answering taxpayer inquiries regarding assessment laws and processes
- referring customers to other departments as necessary
- screening various incoming applications for completion
- routing mail
- filing
- preparing correspondence
- performing research
- assisting other divisions in the Assessor’s Office as needed
- performing research as needed
- cross training in various customer service, administrative, and clerical duties
- some overtime may be required, including work on weekends
Minimum Qualifications
- a high school diploma
- minimum two years’ or more of customer service experience in a fast-paced office environment accompanied by clerical or administrative experience
- customer service experience with a government or public/private entity is highly preferred
- knowledge of state assessment and ad valorem taxation laws is highly preferred
- prior experience in an Assessor’s, Auditor’s, or Treasurer’s office is highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- research, analysis, and organizational skills
- ability to prioritize varying job duties
- ability to convey information regarding state laws, qualification criteria for exemptions, application filing procedures, appeal procedures, and other assessment and property tax processes accurately and professionally on the phone, in person, and in written communications
- ability to work independently and also work in a team environment cooperating with others in the division and with other divisions and work units in the Assessor’s Office and other County offices
Pay and Benefits
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program