Management Analyst III

Manages the county's tax relief and deferral programs for seniors and people with disabilities, and the tax exemption programs for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. Supervises professional and administrative staff who administer the intake, review, audit and acceptance or denial of tax relief, exemption, and deferral applications. Works with staff to plan and organize work schedules and prioritize tasks. Monitors productivity of staff through statistical reports to ensure successful completion of the program objectives. Ensures compliance and interprets exemptions for the public and employees as found in the Code of Virginia, Title 58.1 and subsequent County codes. Leads the Tax Relief Outreach Program. Runs reports and monitors quality review of real estate, personal property and rental grant data and annual exemptions. Collaborates with other areas of DTA, county agencies, and Board of Supervisor Offices.

Note: The assigned functional areas of the position include program management, operations, compliance, and/or tax administration.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list).
Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation (e.g. personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization;
Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
Ability to supervise and train staff;
Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; Plus four years of professional work experience within the functional area.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a credit check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

• Experience in the management of tax relief and exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities.
• Subject matter expertise in tax relief, exemptions, and deferral qualifications and eligibility requirements.
• Experience auditing tax relief applications including the review of financial and legal documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of the state and local statutes governing tax relief, deferrals, and exemptions.
• Experience supervising and managing professional and administrative staff.
• Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external contacts.
• Detail oriented, ability to multitask, and prioritize.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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