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r=n) _J <br />Kittitas County, Washington <br />Job Description <br />POSITION TITLE: <br />HEARINGS EXAMINER <br />0 CREATED: <br />6/30/2023 <br />REPORTS TO: <br />CDS DIRECTOR <br />DEPARTMENT: <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (CDS) <br />JOB SUMMARY: <br />The Hearings Examiner conducts quasi-judicial hearings and renders <br />opinions on valuation appeals to the Board of Equalization. Must maintain <br />courteous and cooperative working relationships with administrative and <br />other County personnel, public agencies, and the general public, and work <br />under the guidance of Local/State/Federal regulations and County <br />policies/procedures. <br />SUPERVISORY DUTIES: <br />None. <br />CATEGORY: <br />Full -Time OCCUPATION CODE: xxxx <br />UNION AFFILIATION: <br />None HOURS/WEEK: 40 <br />FLSASTATUS: <br />Non -Exempt DRSELIGIBILITY: PERS <br />ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS <br />• Plan and conduct quasi-judicial hearings between homeowners and the Board of Equalization in an <br />orderly and impartial manner. <br />• Take testimony, receive exhibits, and question witnesses. <br />• Interpret administrative guidelines and apply independent judgement in the execution of directives. <br />• Rule on procedural motions. <br />• Ensure the valuation appeal process is observed and applies the Kittitas County Code and other <br />applicable laws to opinions/rulings. <br />• Receive and review valuation appeal hearing -related documents including case files, County codes and <br />policies, and other evidentiary materials associated with valuation appeals. <br />• Issue an opinion and enter final written findings on valuation appeals to the Board of Equalization on <br />individual appeals. <br />• Prepare reports and correspondence as required. <br />• Work directly with the Board of Equalization Clerk to prepare final opinions for the Board of <br />Equalization. <br />This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional <br />department -related duties may be assigned as required. <br />• Accredited Appraiser by the Department of Revenue or certified by the Washington Department of <br />Licensing, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, or <br />International Association of Assessing Officers. <br />• Possession of a juris doctorate degree, admission to the Washington State Bar, and at least three (3) <br />years of experience as a Hearings Examiner in the State of Washington may substitute for the <br />accreditation/certifications listed above. <br />• Valid driver's license. <br />P a g e 1 1 3 <br />