PRINCIPAL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE LOCAL PROPERTY TAX
Principal Field Representative Local Property Tax is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $79,844 to $117,228, and state payroll currently lists about 12 people in the title, most of them at Treasury.
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Principal Field Representative Local Property Tax appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Treasury.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Treasury | 12 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 12 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $113,264. The agencies employing the most are:
- Treasury (12)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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 general supervision of the Supervising Field Representative Local Property Tax or other supervisory official in the Department of the Treasury, plans and supervises work of lower level field representatives engaged in examining and checking assessments, tax lists, exemption and deduction lists, and other pertinent documents; performs field and office work involved in the appraisal of real property. Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Provides assignments and instructions to field representatives of various grades and supervises and their work performance. Assists in resolving problems regarding various tax rebate and deduction programs. Confers with county officials regarding the more complex decisions on realty transfer fees paid to the State. Evaluates revaluation contracts and provides recommendations. Advises taxpayers and municipal/county tax officials regarding compliance with Farmland Assessment Legislation. Advises taxpayers, local/county officials, and other interested parties regarding eligibility, procedures, and requirements to qualify for the Senior Citizen's Property Tax Deduction under existing legislation. Plans and supervises special field investigations of specified taxing districts. Responds to requests for information concerning complicated/technical problems of property assessment for tax purposes and assessment administration. Organizes assigned technical and supervisory work and develops effective work methods. Reviews field assignments for completeness and accuracy. Analyzes data and prepares reports relative to assessment practices/methods used in the taxing districts. May assist in planning the overall work program of the unit. Plans and conducts meetings of county boards of taxation, groups of municipal assessors, and unit staff. Addresses meetings of municipal officials, civic groups, and service organizations on property assessment for tax purposes, assessment administration, and related subjects. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Provides advice/assistance to assessors and municipal government bodies regarding preparation of tax maps, assessment practices/procedures, assessors' office facilities/equipment, and methods of carrying on overall revaluation programs. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Prepares clear, sound, and accurate statistical, financial, and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Supervises the maintenance of 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.
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 investigative processes and techniques. Knowledge of problems involved in conducting investigations. Knowledge of various aspects of assessing offices and of basic laws pertaining thereto. Knowledge of interviewing techniques and their application. Knowledge of statistical procedures, and of the tabulation/analysis of financial and other data. Knowledge assessment methods and procedures. Knowledge of the form, content, and interpretation of construction plans/specifications. Ability to read, interpret, and apply information on the following legislation and/or programs: Homestead Tax Rebate Act, Water and air Pollution Statutes, Revaluations Contract Act, Exempt Property Lists - In Lieu Tax Act, Assessor Certification Exam Program, 4-Line EDP Program, Realty Transfer Fee Act, Senior Citizens Legislation, Veteran Deduction Legislation, Disabled Persons Legislations, and Tax Map Procedure, Ability to provide assistance in the preparation of tax maps and assessment practices and procedures. Ability to plan and supervise and review field investigations. Ability to organize field and office work, analyze problems, and develop effective work methods. Ability to interpret and apply tax laws and regulations. Ability to advise and instruct local tax collectors, assessors, taxpayers, and others to explain and interpret tax law. Ability to conduct investigations in relation to taxpayer complaints and examine/check assessments, exemption applications, and other documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the law. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to learn to use the Real Property Appraisal Manual for New Jersey Assessors and the Handbook for New Jersey Assessors. Ability to work harmoniously with associates, assessors' taxpayers, and others concerned with the work of the Local Property and Public Utility Branch. Ability to obtain data from basic records and from inspections and record it appropriately. Ability to and analyze data and prepare statistical, financial, and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to supervise the maintenance of 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, 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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in a property tax program and/or the appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a valid Tax Assessor Certificate as provided by N.J.S.A. 54: 1-35.25; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. The possession of a valid Tax Certificate by N.J.S.A. 54: 1-35.25 is permitted only when filing for open-competitive exams. This substitution is not permitted when considering eligibility for promotional exams. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.