Clean and Green Specialist

Our hire will specialize in a wide variety of administrative duties associated with County of Blair coordination of Farmland and Forest Land Preferential Tax Program Act 319 and Act 154). This person will become the subject matter expert on Program rules, regulations, application requirements, and compliance issues with Department of Agriculture; answer internal and external customer questions; maintain up-to-date knowledge of Program and trends; verify applications for participation are complete, contain correct information for submission, meet qualifications for Program eligibility, and contact property owner to clarify and/or review information; approve or deny applications; record applications in County offices, monitor deeds for owner transfers or separations, calculate roll-back taxes, file with Tax Claim Bureau; work closely with tax collectors, taxing bodies, and their solicitors concerning requirements of Program; collect fees; conduct periodic field visits; and generate invoices and handle money collected.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will hold a high school diploma or GED, although an associate degree is a plus; minimum of two years' work experience, preferably in an office environment; basic accounting knowledge; basic math skills; strong customer service orientation; demonstrated literacy with Excel, Word, and databases; proficient data entry; accuracy, attention to detail, and proofreading skills; demonstrated ability to set schedules and meet deadlines; and valid Notary Certificate at hire or must obtain within one year of placement into position. Hire must obtain Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) credential, paid for by employer, within one year of placement into position if without it at hire. This position must be performed on site in Altoona, PA, and employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k) plan, short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage is $14.08/hour x 35-hour workweek, which increases to $15.52/hour with CPE. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER