Assessment & Taxation
Assessment Aide
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$58,710
Annually
We're looking for a staff assistant to the administrative head of a department charged with property assessment and evaluation.
Typical duties include:
Assisting in the evaluation of all types of real estate, reviews appraisals with department head, and making preliminary determinations for assessment purposes
Performing field checks to assist in the assessment of real property
Maintaining records and preparing correspondence and reports relating to tax exemptions
Answering correspondence regarding departmental programs, goals and objectives
Entering changes in assessment rolls and advising other departments of changes which have occurred
Attending seminars and representing the department at meetings concerning real property equalization and assessment when needed
Searching property records and tax maps to correctly identify parcels or portions intended for transfer of title
Preparing reports and records as required concerning field assessment work
Department:
Assessment & Taxation
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
No
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
Working knowledge of the theory, principals, and practices of real property appraisal, assessment, deeds and related property records
Ability to make and review arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public
Ability to maintain records and to prepare periodic reports
Integrity, initiative, good judgment, tact and courtesy
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college with an Associate’s degree and one (1) year of experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real estate such as assessor, appraiser, real estate broker, developer, property manager, property or building inspections, tax map development, public administration or closely related field; OR high school degree or equivalency and five (5) years of the required experience
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Job may require the use of a personal vehicle for transportation