{"code":"00317@","codeVariants":["00317@","317@","00317","317"],"title":"ASSISTANT ASSESSOR","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"9","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"source_url":"https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/00317%40.htm","full_description_html":"<b>ASSISTANT ASSESSOR</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder direction, assists in the establishment of a system of valuations for real \nproperty; performs other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nAssists in determining the valuation of real property.\n\nInspects old and partly constructed buildings to determine alteration valuations \nand building values.\n\nMeasures buildings and computes their areas of content.\n\nEstimates the values of buildings under construction.\n\nUpdates assessment maps as required.\n\nAssists with the preparation of information for appeals before county and state \ntax boards.\n\nSupervises the maintenance and balancing of tax books including changes, \npreparation of reports on building permits, and the review of real and personal \nproperty tax returns.\n\nAssists visitors and gives detailed information relating to assessments.\n\nPrepares and maintains essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or \nrelated units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nOne (1) year of experience assessing or appraising residential, commercial, \nand/or industrial real property.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to possess and maintain valid certification \nas a Certified Tax Assessor (CTA) issued by the New Jersey Department of \nthe Treasury, Division of Taxation and Property Administration. The appointing \nauthority is responsible for certification verification.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey \nonly if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary \nto perform the essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>:\n\nKnowledge of the New Jersey State and municipal laws, rules, regulations, \npolicies, and procedures regarding tax assessments.\n\nKnowledge of the accepted methods of property appraisals.\n\nKnowledge of the form and content of building plans.\n\nAbility to analyze and interpret applicable laws and regulations and apply \nthem to specific situations.\n\nAbility to assist with the production of accurate appraisals of real property.\n\nAbility to assist with the preparation of information for appeals before county \nand state tax boards.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively with groups and individuals.\n\nAbility to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversies arise.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform \nthe essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. \nIf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer \nundue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>00317@LC N/A09-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 3/01/2021","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, assists in the establishment of a system of valuations for real \nproperty; performs other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nAppointees may be required to possess and maintain valid certification \nas a Certified Tax Assessor (CTA) issued by the New Jersey Department of \nthe Treasury, Division of Taxation and Property Administration. The appointing \nauthority is responsible for certification verification.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey \nonly if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary \nto perform the essential duties of the position.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Assists in determining the valuation of real property.\n\nInspects old and partly constructed buildings to determine alteration valuations \nand building values.\n\nMeasures buildings and computes their areas of content.\n\nEstimates the values of buildings under construction.\n\nUpdates assessment maps as required.\n\nAssists with the preparation of information for appeals before county and state \ntax boards.\n\nSupervises the maintenance and balancing of tax books including changes, \npreparation of reports on building permits, and the review of real and personal \nproperty tax returns.\n\nAssists visitors and gives detailed information relating to assessments.\n\nPrepares and maintains essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or \nrelated units.","EXPERIENCE":"One (1) year of experience assessing or appraising residential, commercial, \nand/or industrial real property.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the New Jersey State and municipal laws, rules, regulations, \npolicies, and procedures regarding tax assessments.\n\nKnowledge of the accepted methods of property appraisals.\n\nKnowledge of the form and content of building plans.\n\nAbility to analyze and interpret applicable laws and regulations and apply \nthem to specific situations.\n\nAbility to assist with the production of accurate appraisals of real property.\n\nAbility to assist with the preparation of information for appeals before county \nand state tax boards.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively with groups and individuals.\n\nAbility to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversies arise.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform \nthe essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. \nIf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer \nundue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"ASSISTANT ASSESSOR DEFINITION: Under direction, assists in the establishment of a system of valuations for real property; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Assists in determining the valuation of real property. Inspects old and partly constructed buildings to determine alteration valuations and building values. Measures buildings and computes their areas of content. Estimates the values of buildings under construction. Updates assessment maps as required. Assists with the preparation of information for appeals before county and state tax boards. Supervises the maintenance and balancing of tax books including changes, preparation of reports on building permits, and the review of real and personal property tax returns. Assists visitors and gives detailed information relating to assessments. Prepares and maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience assessing or appraising residential, commercial, and/or industrial real property. LICENSE: NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess and maintain valid certification as a Certified Tax Assessor (CTA) issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation and Property Administration. The appointing authority is responsible for certification verification. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of the New Jersey State and municipal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding tax assessments. Knowledge of the accepted methods of property appraisals. Knowledge of the form and content of building plans. Ability to analyze and interpret applicable laws and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to assist with the production of accurate appraisals of real property. Ability to assist with the preparation of information for appeals before county and state tax boards. Ability to work collaboratively with groups and individuals. Ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversies arise. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports. Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00317@ L C N/A 09 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/01/2021","snippet":"ASSISTANT ASSESSOR DEFINITION: Under direction, assists in the establishment of a system of valuations for real property; performs other related duties as required. 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