ASSISTANT ASSESSOR

Code: 00317@ Local Competitive

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.