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Email: assessor@townofwarwick.org

Contact name: Deborah Eurich, IAO

Area code and phone number: 845-986-1123, ext 253

Full street address: 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY 10990

Job title: Assistant Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: 2024 rate $35.46/hour; 2025 rate $36.70/hour

IAO preferred? Not required; encouraged upon eligibility

Municipality/county: Town of Warwick, Orange County

Qualifications needed:
(A) Completion of sixty (60) college credits and one (1) year of the experience in real estate, title searching or assessment records; OR (B) Completion of thirty (30) college credits and two (2) years of the experience in real estate, title searching or assessment records; OR (C) Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in real estate, title searching or assessment records; OR (D) Possession of a New York State Certified Real Estate Appraiser’s License or two (2) years of experience as a Real Estate Broker. Please submit a copy of your Certificate with your application or resume. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Please submit a copy with your application.

Certification needed:
This will be a provisional appointment subject to civil service exam; grade 10, step 1 of the CSEA contract - 32.5 hours weekly.

Brief job description:
The position of Assistant Assessor will be full-time in the Assessor’s office, working under the direct supervision of the Town Assessor. The position will deal with all aspects of assessment administration, inventory and valuation of real estate for assessment purposes of approximately 15,000 parcels. Routine travel with personal vehicle is a requirement. Typical Duties and Job Responsibilities: Performs field inspections for data collection of property inventory. Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position, including measurement of improvements and inspection for quality and condition of new construction and existing structures, is required. Applies Real Property Tax Law to assessment practice, including review and determination of eligibility of property tax exemption applications. Maintains files, property record cards, computerized databases; prepares analytical reports as requested by Assessor, using working knowledge of Microsoft Office spreadsheets, mail merge, internet. Reads and understanding deeds for determining property ownership. Revision and reappraisal for tax map splits, merges and lot line changes. Draws building sketches accurately from blueprints with area calculations and recording of data inventory. Assists in all aspects of preparation of annual assessment rolls, assists and attends hearings of the Board of Assessment Review and SCAR hearings. Demonstrates readiness to learn principles and practices of real property valuation and assessment, and attend training sessions. Does related work, as required. Good organizational, mathematical, computer skills using Microsoft Office, communication and public relations skills required. Training available for the right, qualified candidate.

Deadline to apply: Open until position is filled. Interested applicants may submit resume and application directly to the Assessor’s Office, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick NY 10990; or via email to assessor@townofwarwick.org 

Posted 11/15/24

Email: clerk@rossieny.org

Contact name: Jennifer Gardner

Area code and phone number: (315) 324-5166 x10

Full street address: 908 County Route 3, Redwood, NY 13679

Job title: Sole Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: $8500

IAO preferred? Yes

Municipality/county: Town of Rossie

Qualifications needed: Minimum Qualification Standards for Sole Assessor

Certification needed: As required for minimum standards

Brief job description: Sole Assessor for the Town of Rossie.

Deadline to apply: November 26, 2024 at 5pm

Posted 11/13/24 

Email: supervisor.tog@gmail.com

Contact name: Marybeth Majestic

Area code and phone number: 845-255-9675 X101

Full street address: Marybeth Majestic Supervisor 2340 State Rout 44/55 Gardiner, NY 12525

Job title: Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: Based on Training and Experience

IAO preferred?No

Municipality/county: Town of Gardiner, Ulster County, NY

Qualifications needed:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/training/qualcert/assessor_minquals.pdf

Certification needed: See Qualifications Needed, above

Brief job description:
• Evaluate all types of real estate, and analyze appraisal reports. • Conduct field inspections for data collection purposes. • Review deeds, maps, and other property-related records to extract and update pertinent information. • Update real property files, software, and related programs with new information and/or discrepancies. • Attend taxpayer grievance/complaint hearings and provide supporting documentation to Board of Assessment Review (BAR) members. • Confer with taxpayers to explain factors used in determining valuation. • Attend Small Claims Assessment Review hearings on behalf of the Town for cases in which a property owner appeals a BAR decision. • Related duties as required.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Posted 10/28/24 

Email: cjock@ogdensburg.org

Contact name: Cathy Jock

Area code and phone number: 315-393-6100

Full street address: City Hall 330 Ford Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669

Job title: Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: $70,000-$80,000

IAO preferred? Preferred, not required

Municipality/county: City of Ogdensburg, NY

Qualifications needed: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) months of satisfactory full-time paid experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like. Such experience shall be deemed satisfactory if it is demonstrated that the experience primarily was gained in the performance of one or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation of comparable sales analysis reports, preparation of signed valuation or appraisal estimates or reports using cost, income or market data approaches to value. It shall be the responsibility of the appointee to provide detailed and verified documentation of such experience, including work schedules and samples of finished products. Mere listing of real property for potential sale, or preparation of asking prices for real estate for potential sale, using multiple listing reports or other published asking prices is not qualifying experience OR graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and a written commitment from the County Real Property Director that the County will provide training in assessment administration, approved by ORPTS, within a six­month period; OR (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two­year college with an Associate's Degree and one (1) year of the experience described in (A) above; OR (C) Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma or possession of an Individual Education Plan diploma and two (2) years of the experience described in (A) above; OR (D) Certification by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) as a candidate for assessor. Shall provide a copy of certification with the application.

Certification needed: 1) Candidates for appointment in this class will be required to complete any mandated training as established by the New York State Office of Real Property Services. 2) Pursuant to the minimum qualifications for Assessor in the State of New York Part 188 Title 9 of the official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations the incumbent must follow the time limits to complete basic training certification depending upon whether full-time or part-time.

Brief job description: Job Description: The City of Ogdensburg is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as City Assessor. The ideal candidate will be committed to public service and ensuring fair property assessments throughout the city. As City Assessor, you will estimate the value of all real property within the city’s boundaries for the purpose of property tax assessment, maintaining fair and uniform assessments in compliance with New York State law. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of property values, analyzing market trends, conducting property inspections, and assisting the public with assessment-related inquiries. You will play a key role in updating the city’s assessment roll and managing property exemptions. Requirements: New York State certification within three years of appointment Knowledge of local real estate markets and property valuation methods Strong analytical and communication skills Motivated to ensure fairness and transparency in property tax assessments This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to make a meaningful impact on the community through equitable property assessments.

Deadline to apply: Applications accepted until position filled

Posted 10/21/24 

Email: townclerkofeaston@gmail.com

Contact name: Meghan K Phalen

Area code and phone number: 5186922678

Full street address: 1071 State Route 40 Greenwich, NY 12834

Job title: Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: 17,860

IAO preferred? No

Municipality/county: Town of Easton, Washington County

Qualifications needed: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualification standards as set forth in the NYCRR 8188; subsection 8188-2.2 based on education and experience. (1) (i) graduation from high school, or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma; and (ii) two years of satisfactory experience as an assessor. Demonstrated experience primarily was gained in the performance of one or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation of comparable sales analysis reports, preparation of signed valuation or appraisal estimates or reports using cost, income or market data approaches to value. or (2) graduation from an accredited two-year college and one year of the experience described in subparagraph(1)(ii) of this subdivision; or (3) certification by ORPTS as a candidate for assessor.

Certification needed: NYS Certified Assessor, management experience, real estate assessing experience

Brief job description: The Assessor is a New York State certified, independent government official with the responsibility for fair distribution of the tax burden by determining the taxability and market value of all real property within the Town. This position is responsible for determining valuations and assessments of real property within the town and producing an equitable tax roll. The assessment office maintains an inventory of all parcels (approximately 1462) in the Town and Village to establish an assessed value of equitable distribution of property taxes. The Assessor also performs many other administrative functions, such as inspecting new construction and major improvements to existing structures. This ensures that the record of property physical inventory is current and that the appropriate improvements are assessed. The Assessor’s office also approves and keeps track of property tax exemptions such as those for Senior Citizen, School Tax Relief (STAR), Veterans, Agricultural, Fireman and Emergency Responders, Disability and Business. Employees are appointed to a six (6) year term of office by the town board and must meet minimum qualifications as established by the rules of the NYS Office Of Real Property Tax Services and the Real Property Tax Law ( RPTL) §310 and must comply with applicable continuing education requirements. (Please note, this position will initially be appointed for one year to finish the term and begins January 1, 2025.) Responsible for determining real property values for approximately 1,462 parcels within the Town and village. Must have excellent organizational and mathematical skills as well as familiarity with RPSV4. Experience and knowledge of all duties associated with the assessor position (data collection, annual roll preparation, maintenance of all property records, processing exemptions, work with Board of Assessment Review, Town Attorney, Governmental Departments and Outside Agencies, etc.). 3 weekly office hours will be required. Apply by providing your resume to the email above or in person with the town clerk.

Deadline to apply: 11/30/2024

Posted 10/21/24 

Email: assessor@townofliberty.org

Contact name: Sunsoree Young

Area code and phone number: 845-292-4843

Full street address: Town Hall 120 North Main Street Liberty, NY 12754

Job title: Temporary Assessor Clerk

Salary range or hourly rate: $25.00+

IAO preferred? No

Municipality/county: Liberty/Sullivan

Qualifications needed: Knowledge of RPS system Data input Clerical aptitude & competency

Certification needed: None

Brief job description: Entering data into Real Property System.

Deadline to apply: 10/15/24 

Posted 9/30/24

Email: jodi.carey@townofchenangony.gov

Contact name: Jodi Carey (Administrative Assistant)

Area code and phone number: 607-648-4809 Opt. 6

Full street address: Town of Chenango 1529 NY RT 12 Binghamton, NY 13901

Job title: Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: $43,000.00

IAO preferred? No

Municipality/county: Town of Chenango, Broome County

Qualifications needed:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*: (1)(i) Graduation from high school or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma; AND (ii) Two years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as Assessor, Appraiser, Valuation Data Manager, Real Property Appraisal Aide or the like. Such experience shall be deemed satisfactory if it is demonstrated that the experience primarily was gained in performance of one or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation of comparable sales analysis reports, preparation of signed valuation or appraisal estimates or reports using cost, income or market data approaches to value. Mere listing of real property for potential sale, or preparation of asking prices for real estate for potential sale, using multiple listing reports or other published asking prices is not qualifying experience; OR (2) Graduation from a regionally accredited two year college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees and one year of the experience described in subparagraph (1) (ii) of this subdivision; OR (3) Graduation from a regionally accredited four year college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees and six months of the experience described in subparagraph (1) (ii) of this subdivision or graduation from a regionally accredited four year college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees and a written commitment from the ASSESSOR–cont’d County Director that the County will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services, within a six month period; OR

Certification needed:
Certification by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services as a candidate for assessor. (5) In evaluating the experience described in subparagraph (1) (ii) of this subdivision, the following conditions shall apply: (i) If the assessor has been previously certified by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services as a State certified assessor pursuant to Section 8188-2.1 of this Subpart while serving as an elected assessor, such certification is equivalent to one year of the experience described in subparagraph (1) (ii) of this subdivision if it has not expired; (ii) For the purpose of crediting full-time paid experience, a minimum of thirty hours per week shall be deemed as fulltime employment; (iii)Three years of part-time paid experience as Sole Assessor or as Chairman of the Board of Assessors shall be credited as one year of full-time paid experience, and five years of part-time paid experience as a member of a Board of Assessors shall be credited as one year of full-time paid experience. Additional paid part-time experience in excess of these amounts shall be credited; (iv)Volunteer experience in an Assessor's office may be credited as paid experience to the extent that it includes tasks such as data collection; calculation of value estimates; preparation of preliminary valuation reports; providing routine assessment information to a computer center; public relations; and review of value estimates, computer output and exemption applications; AND (v)In no case shall less than six months of the experience described in subparagraph (1) (ii) of this subdivision be acceptable with the exception of County training as provided for in paragraph (3) of this subdivision. ASSESSOR–cont’d *In accordance with Title 9: Subpart 188-2: Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license. NOTE: In Accordance with Part 8188 of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services, the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services must approve the application of a candidate for Assessor prior to appointment. No person may be appointed Assessor until the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services has determined he/she is qualified. A copy of the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services qualification determination letter must be received prior to the appointment taking effect.

Brief job description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional work in the valuation for assessment of real property for tax purposes and the preparation of an annual assessment roll in Broome County. The incumbent has responsibility for providing real property appraisals, equalizations and assessments for designated properties within Broome County. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Real Property Tax Services in accordance with policies and procedures established in adherence with the State Board of Equalization and Assessment. Work is performed with wide leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the department staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; Utilizes and maintains current appraisal and property record cards; Attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; Attends the public examination of the tentative tax assessment roll at times prescribed by law; Receives complaints, files and approves exemptions from taxpayers; Prepares reports of assessment activities for the State Board of Equalization and Assessment; Prepares and maintains assessment rolls; Provides school districts with tax assessment information; Reviews and makes determination with respect to applications for tax exemptions; May supervise and train staff members in the techniques of appraisal and assessment; Attends all pertinent court hearings; Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and other valuation computer programs, and cameras. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of making an appraisal of types of real property which are regularly sold; Good knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of real property valuation and assessment; Good knowledge of residential and commercial building construction methods, materials and their costs; Good knowledge of laws governing the valuation and assessment of real property; good knowledge of deeds and related records; Ability to make and review arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, municipal officials and the Assessment Review Board; Ability to plan, work and supervise the work of others; Integrity; Tact; Courtesy; Good judgment.

Deadline to apply: 

Posted 9/9/24

Email: lmosley@irondequoit.gov

Contact name: Linda Mosley

Area code and phone number: 585 336 7275

Full street address: 1280 Titus Avenue Rochester, NY 14617

Job title: Real Property Appraiser

Salary range or hourly rate: $51,041 - $57,447

IAO preferred? No

Municipality/county: Town of Irondequoit, County of Monroe

Qualifications needed:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: (A) Three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property such as appraiser, real estate broker, valuation data manager, or real property appraisal aide, two (2) years of which must have involved the use of independent judgment in the appraisal of real estate including composing original written detailed reports; OR (B) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in a real estate field plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent in an occupation involving the valuation of real property such as appraiser, real estate broker, valuation data manager, or real property appraisal aide that must have involved the use of independent judgment in the appraisal of real estate including composing original written detailed reports; OR, (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Certification needed: Provisional upon civil service examination

Brief job description: This is a professional appraisal position responsible for appraising real property to obtain basic data to determine the tax value of properties. Should have a working knowledge of legal terminology used in deeds, liens, property descriptions and tax records. The Real Property Appraiser reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Assessor. They will confer with the Assessor and taxpayers to explain factors used in determining valuation. Must be able to analyze and make accurate appraisals of real property as well as locate discrepancies in information and write accurate reports. They will evaluate all types of real estate, review appraisals with local officials, make preliminary reviews and analyze appraisal reports from outside appraisers.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Posted 9/4/24