Deputy Director - Property Records and Taxpayer Services

Priority

Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 15, 2026.

Washington County is seeking a dependable, collaborative, and results‑oriented leader to serve as our Property Records and Taxpayer Services Deputy Director.

This position is well‑suited for an experienced manager who brings sound judgment, steady leadership, and a commitment to accountability in a complex public service environment. While experience in property records, taxation, assessment, governmental licensing, real estate, accounting, finance, or elections is preferred, transferable leadership experience in government, public administration, or other service‑oriented organizations may also be considered.

This is an opportunity for a leader who can bring structure to a broad and highly visible public service department, while helping build a culture of accountability, consistent performance management, forward thinking, and an empathetic approach to leading people and priorities.

• More than seven (7) years of progressively responsible high‑level managerial experience leading complex projects, managing teams, and overseeing a diverse workforce in a public or private organization engaged in property records, taxation, assessment, licensing, elections, real estate, accounting, finance, or related functions.
• Experience with county or government budget development, administration, and oversight.
• Experience writing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures that support operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Experience leading technology upgrades and improving digital systems or processes.
• Master’s degree or other advanced education beyond a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, public administration, political science, business, or related field AND five years of management or supervisory experience in a public or private entity engaged in property records, taxation, assessment, governmental licensing, elections, real estate, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver’s license. The finalist for a position vacancy will be required to pass a criminal history background check and drug test at County expense prior to beginning employment with Washington County.