Equalization Director

MONTCALM COUNTY
JOB POSTING
EQUALIZATION
DIRECTOR

Salaried, Full-Time $76,166 - $83,430/Yearly

General Summary

Under the supervision of the County Controller/Administrator, directs surveys of assessments and provides the Board of Commissioners with the information necessary to adopt the annual County equalization in accordance with applicable Michigan general property tax laws. Conducts studies and related analysis of the six classes of real and personal property to ensure proper equalization of property value throughout the County.

Employment Qualifications

Education: The equivalent of two years of college coursework in property appraisal, assessment, administration and management.

Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible experience in appraising all types of property. Prefer some supervisory/administrative experience.

Other Requirements: MAAO(3) certification from the State Tax Commission. Possession of a Personal Property Examiner Certificate. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications shouldnot be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as generalguidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements: This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirement]:

• Walking over uneven terrain to conduct appraisals of property and structures.
• Climbing stairs in order to conduct appraisals of structures.
• Bending, stooping and kneeling to make measurements and appraisals.
• Ability to enter and access information from a computer terminal.
• Ability to travel throughout the County.
• Ability to lift and carry tax rolls weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to file and retrieve documents from departmental files.

Working Conditions:

• Travels to various sites throughout the County to make appraisals and examinations.
• Majority of time spent in office conditions, but does work outside in varying weather conditions.

Applications are available online at www.montcalm.us or outside the Controller’s Office and are due in the Montcalm County Controller’s Office, 211 W. Main Street, PO Box 368, Stanton, MI 48888. Applications, along with Cover Letter and Resume, may be submitted in person, by mail, or emailed to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026. EOE

Pay: $76,166.00 - $83,430.00 per year

License/Certification:

• MAAO (3) Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person