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Assessing Appraiser
Holland Charter Township
Position: Assessing Appraiser
Department: Assessing
The Township seeks a qualified person to fill the full-time position of Assessing Appraiser.
Basic Function: The Assessing Appraiser assists the Assessor with the appraisal of all real and personal properties and preparation of the assessment and tax rolls in accordance with Michigan General Property Tax Laws and State Tax Commission rules. Perform related work as required.
Summary of Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain current records of real and personal properties.
- Monitor real estate transactions and building construction costs. Compile and evaluate sales, income and other market data to determine property value trends and benchmark values.
- Conduct field inspections of residential, commercial, industrial and exempt buildings, evaluating conditions and specifications. Compute assessment values and prepare related records and reports.
- Participate in field inspections of properties in the township to locate unrecorded additions and alterations and reappraise as needed.
- Perform field and office work related to the appraisal of personal property. Evaluate statements and accounting records of businesses. Compute personal property values, input data and prepare related assessment records and reports.
- Meet with and communicate with taxpayers and other members of the public, providing information and explanation of appraisal data, appraisal practices and appeal procedures.
- Input data and compile annual assessment rolls for regular and special real and personal property taxes.
- Develop, maintain, input and process assessing data, schedules, records, reports and files.
- Represent the department as directed at meetings, Boards of Review, MTT, STC and various assessor organizations meetings.
- Provide IT support in a backup role as directed.
- Perform related work as required.
If you have questions regarding the position, or desire a complete job description, please contact the Manager.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and application to:
Holland Charter Township
Attn: Assessor
353 North 120th Ave.
Holland, MI 49424
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Holland Charter Township Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday.
Begining Friday, June 6, 2025
Red- Closure | Green- Detour Route
WHAT: Permitted Road Closure
WHERE: Beeline Rd., Felch St. to James St., Holland Township
WHY: Sanitary Sewer Installation
BACKGROUND: Beeline Rd. between James St. and Felch St., including the intersection of James St. and Beeline Rd. in Holland Township, will be closed beginning Friday, June 6, until August 9, 2025, for a permitted sanitary sewer installation project.
Please note that all dates are tentative, and work is weather dependent.
TRAFFIC IMPACT: The road will be closed to through traffic. The detour is James St. to 136th Ave. to Riley St. to 128th Ave.
For more information see: Pump Station No. 31 & Force Main Replacement - Prein&Newhof
COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATE
PART-TIME POSITION
Part-time position working at the new Holland Charter Township Community Center.
Basic Function: Perform customer service administrative support functions and primarily building operations including but not limited to cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the overall experience at the Community Center. Welcome community center members and guests and assist with program registrations, inquiries and payments. Provide information on facility rentals, book reservations and undertake rental support activities. Answer phone calls, maintain accurate records and monitor facility and user safety. Perform related work as required. Work hours can vary but would not exceed 29 hours per week.
Desirable Qualifications: An employee in this class should have the equivalent of the following knowledge, training and experience:
1. Functional knowledge of and proficiency with desktop computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook. Knowledge of RecDesk software a plus.
2. Skill and accuracy in operating standard office equipment (phone system, calculator, copier, postage machine, etc.).
3. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
4. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task and organize.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.
6. Personal demeanor that promotes positive customer service and produces effective working relationships with members, renters and the public.
7. Acquire CPR/AED Certification and First Aid Certification within one year of appointment.
8. Work area and facility have intermittent noise. The job requires the physical ability to sit or stand in one position for extended periods of time; occasionally lift/push/carry items weighing 25 pounds; ability to talk, hear, see, walk, stand. Extended working hours may be periodically needed to meet cyclical workload and deadlines.
Work experience and required education include a high school diploma supplemented by additional relevant education and training.
Resume with cover letter and completed job application accepted at:
Holland Charter Township
Attn: Community Center Director
353 North 120th Avenue
Holland, MI 49424
An Equal Opportunity Employer