CHIEF ASSISTANT ASSESSOR

Code: 01016 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 of the Tax Assessor, supervises and directs the unit activities and staff responsible for the appraisal and assessment of real property; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; performs other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Supervises and directs the activities and staff of the assessing unit.
• Supervises and directs the appraising and assessment of land, buildings, and all taxable properties.
• Prepares informative reports for the governing body on matters concerning the appraisal and assessment of property.
• Represents the municipality before governing bodies and agencies and all tax courts.
• Investigates complaints from taxpayers and recommends adjustments or changes accordingly.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of essential records and files.
• Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and is responsible for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
• 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

Five (5) years of experience in assessing or appraising residential, commercial, and/or industrial real property, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the New Jersey State and municipal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding tax assessments.
• Knowledge of accepted methods of property appraisals.
• Knowledge of the form and content of building plans.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Knowledge of office methods, practices, routines, machines, and equipment and of the internal organization and established policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the work of the unit.
• Knowledge of the issues involved in planning details of an established work programs, giving assignments and instructions to individuals and groups, and in supervising the performance of their work.
• Knowledge of methods used in preparing and supervising the preparation of statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to organized assigned technical and supervisory work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to perform difficult and technical work of a varied nature.
• Ability to work collaboratively with lower level employees, associates, superior officers, and the public.
• Ability to plan and revise procedures and methods.
• Ability to compose clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to supervise the preparation and maintenance of essential records and files.
• Ability to supervise work operations and/or functional programs and effectively recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
• 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 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 responsibility of certification verification rests with the appointing authority.

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 essential duties of the position.