Position: Director of Assessing

　　Organization: East Bay Charter Township -- An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Open until filled, first interviews given to resumes submitted by March 31, 2024

　　East Bay Charter Township is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Assessing with a minimum of a MAAO certification. East Bay Charter Township has almost 8,400 real property parcels (2023 Ad Valorem SEV is $1,064,178,800 which includes $195,927,700 in commercial, industrial, utility real and personal classifications plus assessed value of special acts properties), received a perfect score on the 2023 PA 660 Assessment Audit Review, has no pending MTT cases, utilizes BS&A Cloud, and supports professional development, education, and certification in its annual budget. The Director performs timely professional work requiring a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Michigan assessment process in accordance with their MAAO or higher certification, the General Property Tax Act, and Michigan Department of Treasury Bulletins. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and directing all activities to administer township assessing, including developing, recommending, and implementing policies, procedures, and ordinances, as needed. As part of their duties, the Director will oversee an Assessing Administrative Specialist (MCAT or MCAO), establish an annual budget, serve as a liaison with legal consultants of both the township and any tribunal petitioners, and will set the tone in delivering accurate assessing information in a pleasant and informative manner to taxpayers, citizens, and the Township Board. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits amid a friendly and dynamic work environment which values integrity and a strong work ethic. The Board-approved posted salary range is $72-82,000 per year with paid healthcare, dental, vision, long and short-term disability insurance, competitive no-match required defined contribution retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation.

　　East Bay Charter Township is a vibrant and growing community in Grand Traverse County, adjacent to the City of Traverse City and conveniently located near all regional attractions. The Township contains a wide variety of scenic northern Michigan landforms from the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay to State-forested areas to wetlands to agricultural lands to inland lakes. With a population over 11,000 residents, East Bay Township enjoys a healthy mix of residential neighborhoods; tourist districts; and commercial, agricultural, and industrial parcels, with pressures on land development as opportunities within the City of Traverse City become scarce and the region grows. East Bay Charter Township provides utility services of sewer, water, and septage treatment; planning, zoning, and code enforcement; parks; assessing; and emergency services of fire, community policing, and ambulance services. The Township's office and meeting rooms are located at 1965 N Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49696.

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