Assistant to the Assessor (Assessment and Taxation) (Temporary)

Assessment Entry-Level Position

This is an entry-level position where incumbents assist Assessors in the gathering of data and performing routine functions used in maintaining tax rolls and establishing property values. Incumbents are trained in the principles, methods, and techniques governing assessment of real estate for taxation. This position is distinguished from that of Assessor in that the latter's duties are of a more technical nature involving the evaluation of real property for tax purposes and preparation of assessment rolls. Although the incumbent assists the Assessor, work will be routine in nature. Incumbents receive immediate supervision from an Assessor, and no supervision is exercised over personnel.

Typical work activities include :

• Enters new assessments and changes in assessments in field book and various other records;
• Assists in field work by collecting property data and measuring property;
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of property records and sales reports;
• Conducts research to determine building costs and recent real estate sales prices;
• Obtains information relative to market value including but not limited to condition, size, use, type of construction;
• Assists in compiling data, statistics, and other basic information for research studies;
• Makes mathematical computations;
• Completes necessary data forms from various computer systems;
• Answers inquiries concerning assessments and land locations;
• Reads and interprets deeds, tax maps, map deed descriptions, surveys, etc. to retrieve information in assisting the taxpayer;
• Assists in the sales verification process;
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications :