ASSISTANT ASSESSOR
Exam status, as of October 24, 2026. We have seen no examination announcement for this title since we began reading the Commission's lists on September 21, 2026. Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of October 24, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Elizabeth, Finance, was promulgated September 10, 2026 and expires September 9, 2028, 1 name as issued. See the lists
Rules that apply to this title
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Assistant Assessor sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It asks for 1 year of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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The Civil Service Commission's minutes record 1 matter naming it since January 16, 2019: examination eligibility (1).
- In the Matter of Eneida Rodriguez, Assistant Assessor (M02235W), Trenton CSC Docket No. 2020-206 · September 10, 2019 · Examination eligibility · Denied
Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. One list for this title is on record, 1 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalElizabeth, Finance | PromotionalPM3270H | September 10, 2026 | September 9, 2028 | 1 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Where this title leads
Examinations in the Commission record
Examination symbols named in Civil Service Commission matters about ASSISTANT ASSESSOR, with how many matters named each and when they were decided. A symbol identifies one examination announcement.
Where this title is used
Assistant Assessor is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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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, assists in the establishment of a system of valuations for real property; performs other related duties as required.
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.
Experience
One (1) year of experience assessing or appraising residential, commercial, and/or industrial real property.
Knowledge, skills 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.
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.
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.