Salary: $32.07 - $57.83 Hourly
Location : Government Center, MN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: Property Records & Licensing
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Union: Employees Association

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Property Tax Specialist (Expected starting salary is $32.07 to $42.83, full salary range is $32.07 - $53.58)

Associate's degree from an accredited college in accounting, business administration, public administration, computer technology or related field and two (2) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.

OR

A combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions

Desirable Qualifications:

MN Department of Revenue Tax Calculation Certification.

Senior Property Tax Specialist (Expected starting salary is $34.62 to $46.23, full salary range is $34.62 - $57.83)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, economics, accounting or a related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college in business administration, economics, accounting or a related field and three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

OR

A combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Required Special Qualifications:

Must successfully complete MN Department of Revenue Tax Calculation Certification within six (6) months of employment.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Nature of Work
Under supervision, ensures the accuracy of property tax information, and of revenue disbursements and receivables. Responsible for data reporting to Minnesota Department of Revenue, Department of Education and State Auditor's Office. Assists other County staff and taxpayers on procedures regarding property taxes and programs. Conducts revenue recapture, ACH, property tax refunds, and assists with the delinquency process. Works in other teams within the department as needed. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Processes delinquency, forfeiture and bankruptcy business processes in accordance with state statutory requirements.
• Administers the property tax system and collaborates with external vendors, local taxing entities (school, townships, cities), the public, financial institutions and Olmsted County staff.
• Prepares settlements, balances funds, and distributes tax collections and other payments as required by State Statute, which includes payment in lieu of tax (PILT) , and Minnesota Department of Transportation payments.
• Creates and maintains Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts and calculates TIF taxes. Develops TIF reports and communicates with various city, county, and state personnel. Follows up on missed payments.
• Collects data and prepares reports for the Minnesota Department of Revenue, Department of Education, and State Auditor's Office.
• Creates tax statements as required by the State of Minnesota. Performs tax adjustment calculations including reductions, additions, and refunds.
• Reviews and analyzes levies and special assessments received from other taxing entities for collection.
• Calculates property tax rates and payment amounts for proposed taxes (TNTs), and certified taxes according to Minnesota property tax statutes.
• Develops business process documentation. Recommends and implements improvements to procedures.
• Performs tax payment postings, collections, corrections, and adjustments. Reviews postings for accuracy, makes adjustments or corrections, and processes refunds as necessary. Calculates new tax amounts due and creates new tax statements.
• Collects levy information, performs calculation, enters data, and reviews for accuracy.
• Responds to customer inquiries over the phone, in person, and through email.
• Collects data and responds to data requests.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of State Statutes regarding property tax laws and calendar dates.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in complex tax calculations.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detailing a timely manner, while meeting all statutory deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to learn and follow state statutes.
• Ability to assist other revenue and department staff.
• Ability to work with other functional areas with the department to promote teamwork.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze problems and recommend efficient solutions.
• Ability to create and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment
X

Sitting
X

Standing, walking, reaching, pulling

X
Repetitive hand movement, typing/data entry
X

Talking, hearing
X

Close vision (near acuity)
X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X

Additional Considerations

• This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.

Provisional employees are eligible for benefits if employment is projected to be 12 months or longer and work at least 40 hours per pay period.

This document is a brief Summary of Benefits for Olmsted County Employees on the Paid Time Off Program.

Paid Time Off
Employees over .5 FTE accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) based on their length of service as follows:

First year to 5 years of service - accrue up to 23 days
6 to 10 years of service - accrue up to 25 days
11 to 15 years of service - accrue up to 27.5 days
16 to 20 years of service - accrue up to 30 days
21 to 26 years of service - accrue up to 32.5 days
Over 26 years of service - accrue up to 35 days

Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of work and can use it as soon as accrued with supervisor approval.

Flexible Time Leave
All regular, full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work at least twenty (20) hours or more per week on an ongoing basis shall receive up to 28 hours (prorated by FTE) of paid FTL at their regular base pay each calendar year.

Commencement of Employment # of FTL Hours
Between January 1 and June 30 28 Hours
Between July 1 and August 31 16 Hours
Between September 1 and November 30 8 Hours
Between December 1 and December 31 0 Hours

Paid Holidays
Olmsted County recognizes the following legal holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (4 hours when December 24th falls on a Monday - Thursday only), Christmas Day

Employee Health and Insurance Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Health Insurance
The self-insured Olmsted County Employees' Health Plan is administered by Medica. Under the plan, eligible employees and their dependents have access to all providers in the Medica Health Plan Solutions network,
including Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center.

The plan offers a comprehensive preventive care program to help protect the health of employees and their dependents, 80% co-insurance on most services (after deductible) and access to Nice Healthcare, which offers no-cost virtual and in-home appointments, labs, x-rays, and more.

There is a base in-network deductible of $1,500/person, $4,500/family with the opportunity to earn a reward to lower the deductible to $500/person, $1,500/family. The in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,000/person, $6,000/family for those who earn the reward.

Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

The monthly rates for healthcare coverage are as follows:

Health Insurance Rates
Single health coverage monthly cost to the employee is $110.00 per month or $55.00 per pay period. Employee Plus Children monthly cost to the employee is $500 per month or $250 per pay period. Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $546.00 per month or $273.00 per pay period. Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $690.00 per month or $345 per pay period.

Nice Healthcare
Nice Healthcare is an additional healthcare option for employees on our health plan. The plan includes virtual and in-home care, primary care, convenient medication delivery, lab work and diagnostics, and comprehensive family care. There is no premium to the employee. Coverage is available for employees enrolled in the health plan and their eligible dependents (even if not enrolled in the health plan).

Prescription Drug Plan
The Olmsted County Employees' Health Plan prescription drug benefit is part of the health plan and is administered by Alluma. Covered prescriptions are based on the Alluma Advantage Formulary. The plan contracts
with Express Scripts to provide a national network. This allows members to receive prescriptions conveniently at home, or across the country, for the same co-insurance amount. Prescription co-insurance is 25% or 40%
depending on whether the prescription is formulary or non-formulary, with the opportunity to lower co-insurance through mail order. Prescriptions are subject to minimum and maximum charges. Both retail and mail order
prescriptions apply toward an annual $2,400/person or $4,800/family out of pocket limit.

Dental Insurance
The Olmsted County Dental Plan is self-insured and administered by Delta Dental. Coverage includes Diagnostic & Preventive Services - 100%; Basic Services - 80%; Major Restorative Services - 50%; and Orthodontics - 50%. Lifetime maximum for Orthodontics is $1,500 per eligible dependent child. Diagnostic and Preventive Services do not apply to the yearly individual maximum benefit of $1,500. There is a $50 deductible per family member per year, with a maximum of $150 per family. The deductible does not apply for Diagnostic and Preventive Services.

Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

Single dental coverage monthly cost to the employee is $14.00 per month. Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $25.00 per month or $12.50 per pay period. Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $56.00 per month or $28.00 per pay period.

Life Insurance
The County paid Basic Life Plan is group term guaranteed issue life insurance up to two times employee's annual salary rounded to the nearest $1,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Olmsted County pays 100 percent of enrolled dependent coverage costs for the following life benefits:

Spouse: $2,000
Children up to age 26: $1,250

Vision Insurance
Olmsted County offers insurance for vision correction materials through EyeMed. Benefits include discounts on frames, lenses, and contacts. Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

Voluntary Life Insurance
The cost of employee and spouse Voluntary Life Insurance coverage is determined by age and the amount of coverage. This coverage would be in addition to what employees receive under the Basic Life Plan.

New employees who enroll within 30 days of eligibility may select up to $250,000 in life insurance coverage and up to $50,000 for their spouse without answering any health questions. Employees may apply for additional l