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Taos County approves reclassification of assessor receptionist to Specialist II
Summary
The board approved reclassification of a county assessor receptionist position to an Assessment Specialist II; HR and finance reviewed the request and the change increases the position from pay grade 7 to pay grade 10.
Maria Demas, a Taos County assessor’s office employee, asked commissioners to approve reclassifying her position from receptionist to Assessment Specialist II to better support records management and office functions. She said the receptionist duties were limited and staff were already absorbing those tasks.
“Today I am requesting the approval of my position for special assessment to reclassifying the position from receptionist,” Demas said.
Brandy from Human Resources confirmed the county received the reclassification request, that the county manager and finance reviewed it, and that there is budget room to cover the change. HR said reclassification would move the role from pay grade 7 (receptionist) to pay grade 10 (Specialist II). HR also said the office previously had a differently structured classification and that recruiting and retention at the lower pay grade had been difficult.
Commissioner Veil moved approval. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all commissioners recorded as yes.
Why it matters: The reclassification increases the position’s pay grade and is intended to strengthen records-keeping capacity in the assessor’s office; the county affirmed budget availability and HR concurrence.
Ending: The position reclassification was approved and county staff noted the change will help the assessor’s office maintain records and customer service functions.
