Assessment Specialist

Location: In person – Pickens County, SC Pay: $18.58 per hour Job Type: Full-Time

Provenance Recruitment and Staffing is currently seeking an Assessment Specialist to support the Tax Assessor’s Office for a local government entity in Pickens County, SC. It is a full-time, temp-to-permanent position eligible for full benefits package after 6 months.

Job Summary:

The Assessment Specialist performs routine to moderately complex clerical and technical work to support the daily operations of the Tax Assessor’s Office and is responsible for providing administrative and technical accounting support, maintaining property assessment records, and delivering excellent customer service to the public. This position involves data entry, document processing, and direct interaction with the public and staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling public inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and assist customers at the front counter and by phone; provide information or direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
Provide information to the public regarding Assessor’s Office procedures, policies, and methods.
Record changes in real estate ownership and property information in the computer system.
Process property ownership transfers for tax billing purposes and proof all deed transfers for accuracy.
Make necessary corrections to data and documentation as required.
Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and correspondence for the department and related agencies.
Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, typing correspondence, copying, processing mail, and sending emails.
Respond to inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance in a courteous and timely manner.
Complete assigned special projects and attend required training sessions and meetings.
Maintain compliance with all safety procedures and County policies.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; specialized vocational training preferred.
Minimum of six (6) months of related clerical or administrative experience; government or tax office experience a plus.
Proficient in data entry and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide outstanding customer service and maintain confidentiality.
Valid state driver’s license required.

Work Location: In person – Pickens County, SC

Job Type: Full-time, temp-to-perm

Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours

Pay: $18.58 per hour