Excise Specialist
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Salary : $54,345.96 - $66,045.72 AnnuallyLocation : Everett, WAJob Type: Full-TimeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 2024-01980Department: TreasurerDivision: TreasurerOpening Date: 10/24/2024Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM PacificDescriptionBASIC FUNCTIONTo examine, evaluate and process Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits and collect excise tax. Job DutiesSTATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Determines if excise tax is to be collected on each real estate transaction or if the transaction is exempt according to the Washington Administrative Code WAC as defined by Washington State Department of Revenue.

Determines and evaluates the taxability of each real estate transaction and compliance with state laws.

Reviews complex legal documents for specific intent of instrument, for example: conveyance documents/deeds, contracts, debt instruments, security instruments and easements; determines when a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit is required and if the instrument changes the ownership.

Receipts and reconciles all payments received adhering to all internal control procedures.

Composes detailed written correspondence to accompany rejected real estate excise tax documents according to the Washington Administrative Codes (WAC) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCW).

Evaluates all mobile home sales and determines if excise tax or sales tax applies and if mobile home movement permit is required; determines all taxes including advance taxes if required based on applicable RCW's.

Verifies that all applicable taxes per RCW and WAC rulings are collected for business equipment, buildings on leased land and boathouse sales.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo (2) years of experience with real estate related office experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education or experience that provides the knowledge and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Must pass job related tests. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSA typing score of forty-five (45) words per minute (wpm) is required. Additional InformationKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:

• pertinent Washington Administrative Codes (WAC) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs), Washington State tax code laws and other administrative codes
• Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit submission and procedures and conformity
• real estate conveyance documents/deeds, contracts, debt instruments, security instruments, and easements
• cash receipt methods which includes processing a large amount of cash and checks on a daily basis
• standard office practices and procedures

Ability to:

• learn and retain complex Real Estate Excise Tax laws, legal document examination and rejection procedures
• read and interpret property legal descriptions
• interpret and apply complex ordinances, legal document fundamentals and current legislation relating to the real estate excise tax
• perform duties in a high volume setting, meet daily production deadlines and cope with constant interruptions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, management, peers and the general public
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor
• maintain ethical and professional standards of the office and county
• work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to procedures and policy
• accurately receipt and balance a cash drawer

SUPERVISIONThe employee receives administrative direction from the Excise Lead. Assignments are made by indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. The employee carries out recurring assignments on his/her own initiative and the work is reviewed by evaluation of results obtained.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed in the usual office environment with six (6) + hours or more per day focusing on a computer screen. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to occasionally work offsite. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week. Visit to learn more about the following benefits.County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.01 The following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02 Which response best describes your experience with real estate or related office experience?

• No Experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years' experience

03 What level of education have you completed in real estate, finance, accounting, or related fields?

• No Degree
• One Year Certificate
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters or Greater

04 Which statement best describes your experience dealing with the public as customers?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience

05 Which statement best describes your experience with balancing and reconciling a cash drawer?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience

06 How many years of experience do you have working on a team?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience

07 Mary Katherine has a ten-dollar bill. She buys two purses for $4.28 each. How much change should she receive from the cashier?

• $1.56
• $2.72
• $5.72
• $1.44

08 Kerri has twenty dollars. She wants to buy a skateboard for $12.00 and a helmet for $8.50. Does she have enough money? How much change or more money will she need?

• No, $2.50
• Yes, $1.50
• No, $0.50
• Yes, $1.00

09 Anthony wants to buy a toy airplane for $29.68. He has $14.75 and earns $3.00 a week mowing the grass. How many weeks will Anthony have to mow grass before he will be able to afford the airplane?

• 4 weeks
• Next week
• 6 weeks
• 5 weeks

10 Find the exact copy of this code: ##HIIFH257O388I.

• ##HIIIFH257O388I
• ##HIIFH2570388I
• ##HIIFH257O338I
• ##HIIFH257O388I

11 How many pairs of the following groups of letters are exactly alike? BRFQSXBRFQSX ACDOBJACDBOJ RPTQVSRPTQVS ZUYRVBZUYRVB SPQRASSQRPAS HVCBWRHVCRWB

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

12 Provide an example of how you work in a situation where you must prioritize and multitask without supervision. Please respond using a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 250 words. 13 Please describe your experience with Real Estate Banking, Title Processing, or Commercial Banking. Respond using a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 250 words. 14 Explain your ability to continuously focus on fine details while completing repetitive tasks for a long period, while also coping with distractions. Respond using a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 250 words. Required Question