Jonathan Putrow Mpa Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

•Interpret laws enacted or amended by the General Assembly as set out in the statutes known as the "Machinery Act of North Carolina" •Apply tax laws and regulations and resolve controversial issues that relate to the taxation of property in North Carolina which includes, but is not limited to property tax assessment and collections issues •Provide assistance and direction of a technical nature to taxpayers, attorneys, accountants, county tax personnel, and other staff of the Department of Revenue. •Review taxpayer protests filed with the Property Tax Commission of appraised values or exemption status that was determined by the local county tax office •Represent the Department of Revenue in tax meetings, training sessions; workshops and conferences conducted by private industry and governmental agencies •Assist in developing and teaching property tax assessment courses, seminars, and workshops designed for continuing education and certification of county assessors, appraisers, and other local county officials who require certification •Assist in developing and disseminating manuals, bulletins, appraisal guides, etc. to the local tax offices across the state. These manuals and guides are essential in the local administration of the Property Tax in North Carolina. These manuals address statutory requirements, case law, and recommended procedures and serve as assistance to the local government officials in their administration of very complex and often contentious areas of property taxation •Meet with taxpayers ranging from individuals and small businesses to more complex corporate citizens to address questions and concerns that range from simple to more technical in nature and requires extensive knowledge about real and personal property, as well as, highly complex issues relating to the Property Tax Commission •Responsible for not only property tax assessment questions but also legal questions that relate to the assessing of property

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Update County GIS software and County data bases• Research and review sample data in order to determine which revaluation method will be implement • Manage daily appraisal operations for the entire County• Conduct field evaluations for the purpose of appraising structures to establish taxable value and note any changes to the property• Assist property owners by explaining property calculations, exemptions, and explaining appraisal and tax assessment rules and regulations• Inspect property by measuring structures and determining square footage and percentage of improvements• Observe the quality and condition of construction, sketch improvements, and enter data into database• Transmit field data into County software and servers• Maintain County vehicle service and condition• Review informal appeals along with supporting documentation to determine if property value will change• Process present use applications and audit present use participants• Assist with personal property audits

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Assist the general public in person, over the phone, and through email with information on real property valuations, potential exemptions/exclusions, as well as tax assessment rules and regulations • Support staff and tax payers with the appeal process including how to appeal the value of their home as well as scheduling hearings with the Board of Equalization Review • Conduct sales analysis and participate in the revaluation process across multiple counties throughout North Carolina and Virginia• Perform field visits on new and existing dwellings for purposes of appraising and establishing taxable value, as well as note any changes to the property’s tax record • Inspect property by measuring structures, determining square footage, observing the quality of construction, and sketching improvements

Durham, Nc

• Assist the general public in person, over the phone, and through email with information on real property valuations, potential exemptions/exclusions, as well as tax assessment rules and regulations • Support staff and tax payers with the appeal process including how to appeal the value of their home as well as scheduling hearings with the Board of Equalization Review • Performed with a team of appraisers in the 2016 mass reappraisal of Durham County and conducted sales analysis during the revaluation process• Execute field appraisals on new and existing dwellings for purposes of appraising and establishing taxable value, as well as note any changes to the property’s tax record • Inspect property by measuring structures, determining square footage, observing the quality of construction, and sketching improvements

Saint Lucie, Fl

• Managed the Saint Lucie County Tax Deed Departmento Developed the tax deed policy and procedure manual for Saint Lucie Countyo Maintained department budget and accounts for tax deed application serviceso Processed departmental mail and maintained the department’s electronic record filing systemo Reconciled invoices from vendorso Accepted payments from customers and made department depositso Directed the County’s tax deed auctionso Trained and evaluated tax deed employees o Collaborated with software developers to improve the tax deed processo Conferred with attorneys to address tax deed issueso Coordinated and ordered office supplies and other departmental needs• Served the general public o Took calls regarding tax deed and foreclosure inquiries o Provided outstanding customer service by phone, email, and in person for all departmental functions o Processed public records requestso Assisted with data base searches and auction registration• Communicated with other local constitutional offices throughout Florida to exchange information and discuss tax deed issues• Supported the Value Adjustment Board and County Commission Recording Secretarieso Attended Value Adjustment and County Commission meetings as the secretary when neededo Filed Value Adjustment Board petitions and declarations of domicileo Recorded and published County Commission minutes

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Political Science And Government