ASSESSING AIDE
To land Assessing Aide in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 1 year of relevant experience.
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, independently conducts physical inspections of properties and buildings in the field; gathers and compiles information to be of use to the Assessors; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Conducts physical inspections of buildings and properties in the field; visits property owners.
- Takes physical measurements of all buildings on property.
- Interviews owners getting date of building, type of construction, etc.
- In the office, makes reports of each visit so Assessors may evaluate property.
- May perform routine clerical work to assess real and personal property.
- Records permits for the renovation and construction of buildings.
- Prepares records of appeals to county and state tax boards, and checks records for the location of property.
- Answers inquiries and provides routine information pertaining to tax records.
- Prepares and completes forms.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in the field investigations which shall have included gathering of significant data.
License
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, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the proper procedures involved in gathering factual information and of preparing suitable reports and of maintaining necessary records and files.
- Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations.
- Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds.
- Ability to use tact and courtesy in making investigations.
- Ability to observe significant conditions.
- Ability to maintain suitable records and files.
- Ability to learn 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 as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.