Email: droche@townofsullivan.org
Contact name: Danielle Roche
Area code and phone number: 3154399254
Full street address: 7057 Lakeport Rd Chittenango, NY 13037
Job title: Town Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $65,000-$75,000
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Sullivan
Qualifications needed:
(1) (i) Graduation from high school, or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma; and (ii) Two (2) 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; or (2) Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college and one (1) year of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision; (3) Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college and six (6) months of experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision or graduation from an accredited four (4) year college and a written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the State Board, within a six (6) month period; or (4) The experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision, subject to the following: (i) If the assessor has been previously certified by the State Board as a candidate for assessor pursuant to Subpart l88-3 of this Part, such certification is equivalent to one (1) 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 thirty (30) hour week shall be deemed full-time employment. (iii) Three (3) years of part-time paid experience as sole assessor or as chairman of the board of assessors shall be credited as one (1) year of full-time paid experience, and five (5) years of part-time paid experience as a member of a board of assessors shall be credited as one (1) year of full-time paid experience. Paid part-time experience in excess of these amounts shall be credited in accordance with these criteria; (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 (6) 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.
Certification needed: n/a
Brief job description:
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; Utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards; May seek county advisory services in determining values of certain parcels; Attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; Makes changes in assessments in accordance with law as directed by the Board of Assessment Review; Appoints and trains an acting Assessor to perform as needed; Attends the public examination of the tentative assessment roll at times prescribed by law; Receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Board of Assessment Review; Prepares reports of assessment activities as required by the appointing authority or the State Board of Equalization and Assessment; Provides school districts within the assessing unit copy of the current pertinent portion of the assessment roll; Supervises and trains appraisal staff members in the technique of appraisal and assessment; Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions.
Deadline to apply: Until Filled
Posted 6/23/25
Email: personnel@bloominggrove-ny.gov
Contact name: Kendra Percarpio
Area code and phone number: 845-496-5223 ext 309
Full street address: P.O. Box 358, 6 Horton Rd, Blooming Grove, NY 10914
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $69,000 - $81,000 Based on experience
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Blooming Grove / Orange County
Qualifications needed:
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; 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 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 (4) 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 Subpart 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 full-time 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. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Certification needed:
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. For more information on the minimum qualifications for this position, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/index.htm
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 municipalities. Work is performed under the general direction of the municipal legislator or the appointing authority. Routine travel is a requirement. Supervision is exercised over the work of appraisal and clerical staff. Advisory service is available from the County Director of Real Property Tax Services and the State Board of Equalization and Assessment. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; Utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards; May seek county advisory services in determining values of certain parcels; Attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; Makes changes in assessments in accordance with law as directed by the Board of Assessment Review; Appoints and trains an Acting Assessor to perform as needed; Attends the public examination of the tentative assessment roll at times prescribed by law; Receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Board of Assessment Review; Prepares reports of assessment activities as required by the appointing authority or the State Board of Equalization and Assessment; Provides school districts within the assessing unit a copy of the current pertinent portion of the assessment roll; Supervises and trains appraisal staff members in the techniques of appraisal and assessment; Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, 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; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Deadline to apply: Until position is filled
Posted 6/23/25
Email: iloehner@publicsectorhr.org
Contact name: Ian Loehner
Area code and phone number: (914) 742-2301
Full street address: Town of Mount Pleasant 1 Town Hall Plaza Valhalla, NY 10595
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $126,000-$146,000
IAO preferred? Yes
Municipality/county: Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County
Qualifications needed:
Prior to appointment, the candidate for Assessor must meet the minimum qualification standards for sole appointed assessor as set forth in 20 NYCRR Rules for Real Property Tax Administration Section 8188-2.2, as evidenced by a copy of the letter from the Office of Real Property Tax Services approving the candidate’s qualifications. Such qualifications are specified as: (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 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. 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 an accredited two-year college and one year of the experience described in subparagraph(1)(ii); or (3) graduation from an accredited four-year college and six months of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii); or graduation from an accredited four-year college and a written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS), within a six-month period; or (4) certification by NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) as a candidate for assessor.
Certification needed: Certification by NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) as a candidate for Assessor.
Brief job description:
• Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; • Utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards; • Attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; • Makes changes in assessments in accordance with Law as directed by the Board of Assessment Review; • Receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Board of Assessment Review; • Prepares reports of assessment activities as required by the appointing authority or the New York State Office of Real Property Services; • Provides school districts within the assessing unit a copy of the current pertinent portion of the assessment roll; • Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions; • Supervises and trains appraisal staff members in the technique of appraisal and assessment;
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2025
Posted 6/20/25
Email: iloehner@publicsectorhr.org
Contact name: Ian Loehner
Area code and phone number: (914) 754-5511
Full street address: Town of Pound Ridge 179 Westchester Avenue Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $90,000-$110,000
IAO preferred? Yes
Municipality/county: Town of Pound Ridge, Westchester County
Qualifications needed:
Prior to appointment, the candidate for Assessor must meet the minimum qualification standards for sole appointed assessor as set forth in 20 NYCRR Rules for Real Property Tax Administration Section 8188-2.2, as evidenced by a copy of the letter from the Office of Real Property Tax Services approving the candidate’s qualifications. Such qualifications are specified as: (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 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. 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 an accredited two-year college and one year of the experience described in subparagraph(1)(ii); or (3) graduation from an accredited four-year college and six months of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii); or graduation from an accredited four-year college and a written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS), within a six-month period; or (4) certification by NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) as a candidate for assessor.
Certification needed: Certification by NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) as a candidate for Assessor
Brief job description:
• Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; • Utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards; • Attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; • Makes changes in assessments in accordance with Law as directed by the Board of Assessment Review; • Receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Board of Assessment Review; • Prepares reports of assessment activities as required by the appointing authority or the New York State Office of Real Property Services; • Provides school districts within the assessing unit a copy of the current pertinent portion of the assessment roll; • Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions;
Deadline to apply: August 31, 2025
Posted 6/20/25
Email: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com
Contact name: Maxine Stuart
Area code and phone number: 8454514220
Full street address: 62 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Job title: Deputy Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $60,000 - $65,000
IAO preferred? no
Municipality/county: City of Poughkeepsie
Qualifications needed:
EITHER: (A) Bachelor’s degree; OR: (B) Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in field inspection and appraisal of real estate, or administrative work experience* in an assessor’s office; OR: (C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school diploma and four (4) years of work experience as described in (B); OR: (D) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of (A) and (C) above.
Certification needed:
THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT PENDING THE RESULTS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE WHEN OFFERED AND SCORE IN THE TOP THREE.
Brief job description:
Typical work activities for incumbents in this title include those listed below in addition to those work activities performed by lower-level support titles. They are indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. They are not meant to be all inclusive and do not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.
Deadline to apply: 6/30/2025
Posted 6/18/25
Email: tricia.vanputte@townofbrighton.org
Contact name: tricia vanputte
Area code and phone number: 5857845203
Full street address: 2300 elmwood ave
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $91,996.92
IAO preferred? not necessary
Municipality/county: Town of Brighton Monroe County
Qualifications needed:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Per the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Title 20. Department of Taxation and Finance, Chapter XVI. Real Property Tax Administration Part 8188. Minimum Qualification Standards, Training and Certification of Local Assessment Administration Personnel, Section 8188-2.2. Minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors. (a) The minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors are as follows: (1)(i) graduation from high school, or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma; and (ii) two (2) 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 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 process is not qualifying experience., or (2) graduation from an accredited two (2) year college and one (1) year of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision; or (3) graduation from an accredited four (4) year college and six (6) months of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision or graduation from an accredited four (4) year college and a written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS), within a six (6) month period; or (4) certification by ORPTS as a candidate for assessor. (b) In evaluating the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section, the following conditions shall apply: (1) if the assessor has been previously certified by ORPTS 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 (1) year of the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section if it has not expired; (2) for the purpose of crediting full-time paid experience, a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week shall be deemed as full-time employment; (3) three (3) years of part-time paid experience as sole assessor or as chairman of the board of assessors shall be credited as one (1) year of full-time paid experience, and five (5) years of part- time paid experience as a member of a board of assessors shall be credited as one (1) year of full- time paid experience. Additional paid part-time experience in excess of these amounts shall be credited; (4) 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; & (5) in no case shall less than six (6) months of the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section be acceptable with the exception of county training as provided for in paragraph (a)(3) of this section.
Certification needed:
Section 8188-2.4. Application. (a) Prior to the appointment of an assessor, or upon the appointment of an acting assessor, the assessing unit shall provide ORPTS and the local civil service commission or personnel officer with a completed application form. The application shall provide for the person’s educational background, employment history, professional designations and affirmation of the truth of the statements contained in the application. (b) At the request of ORPTS, additional material must be submitted to supplement the application. Section 8188-2.5. Review of application. (a) If ORPTS determines that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualification standards, ORPTS shall advise the assessing unit and the applicant that he or she is eligible for appointment. (b) If ORPTS determines that the applicant does not satisfy the minimum qualification standards, ORPTS shall provide written notification of that determination to the Office of Commission Operations and Municipal Assistance of the State Department of Civil Service, the appropriate local civil service commission or personnel officer having jurisdiction, the assessing unit and the applicant. Such notice shall set forth the reasons for the determination and state that the assessing unit or the applicant may request a review of such determination. (1) ORPTS may reverse its determination within thirty (30) days of the mailing of notice thereof if, after consultations with the Office of Commission Operations and Municipal Assistance of the State Department of Civil Service, the local civil service commission or personnel officer, the assessing unit or the applicant, it concludes that the initial determination was erroneous. (c) An appointing authority of applicant adversely affected by a determination may request a review within fifteen (15) days of such determination. Such request must be made in writing and be addressed to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services. (d) ORPTS shall provide the appointing authority and the applicant with written notification of the affirmation or reversal of the initial determination, including the reasons for such decision.
Brief job description:
The Town of Brighton has approximately 12,000 parcels. There are 92% Residential and 8% Commercial properties. There are five school districts within the Town’s jurisdiction. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for determining valuations and assessments of real property within a town or village, for the purposes of ad valorem taxation in compliance with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regulations. 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 Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and must comply with the applicable continuing education requirements. The employee oversees the Office of Assessor providing service to Town residents, and manages support staff such as Assistant Assessor, Assessment Clerk, and Real Property Appraiser. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Plans and manages all activity related to real property valuation and assessment, including communications with internal and external stakeholders; Supervises the preparation of assessment rolls including related public legal notices; Supervises and leads in the appraisal and assessment of all parcels of land and buildings in the town, for purposes of taxation; Supervises and participates in the preparation of a record file of all real properties including names of owners, detailed designation, description and valuation; Administers special franchise valuations as determined by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS); Investigates and prepares detailed reports of findings regarding appeals of assessed valuation of real property; Supervises or participates in the preparation of lists of omitted taxes and their addition to the assessment rolls; Responds to inquiries regarding assessed valuation; Manages the grievance process, attends grievance hearings, and makes comments to the “Board of Assessment Review” regarding appeals of assessed valuations and administrates the Board’s determinations; Testifies in court regarding assessment determinations, as required; Maintains professional competency through independent study of laws including Real Property Tax Law, General Municipal Laws, Town Law, Public Officer’s Law, Private Housing Finance Law and Public Housing Law, zoning maps and other material related to real property assessment; Administers and codes specific properties for the inclusion of special districts for purposes of taxation; Reviews deeds for accuracy in property and deed descriptions, sales verifications, sales reporting and sales corrections; reviews New York State transfer form for accuracy and verifiable corrections; Supervises the recording of real property transfers in to the real property data base including names and addresses of granter(s) and grantee(s), sale price, deed recording facts, date of sale, and conditions of the sale transaction; verifies data according to prescribed standards; Administers the effects of changing property boundaries of existing parcels through deed transactions, publicly filed subdivision maps or courtesy combination of properties; Administers and enforces the real property tax exemption programs mandated by New York State; Administers and enforces local laws, resolutions or options affecting real property taxation as approved by the taxing jurisdictions within the Assessor’s jurisdiction; Communicates with Town Board, County Director of Real Property Tax Service, school districts, planning boards, zoning boards and municipal attorneys; Apportions the assessment or existing tax bills to the rightful owners in the event of a subdivision according to state statute; Schedules, supervises and evaluates departmental staff; Leads staff in serving the public through exemplary communication and administrative practices; Collaborates with Town leadership and other Department Heads to achieve department and organizational goals.
Deadline to apply: July 11, 2025
Posted 6/16/25
Email: chilbert@marlboroughny.gov
Contact name: Cindy A. Hilbert, IAO
Area code and phone number: 845-795-6167 Ext.8
Full street address: 21 Milton Tpke, Suite 200 Milton, New York, 12547
Job title: Appointed Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $60,000-$71,500 Depending on qualifications
IAO preferred? Not to begin with but encouraged to receive
Municipality/county: Town of Marlborough, Ulster County, New York
Qualifications needed:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: As per New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Section 8188-2.2, Minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors, a qualified candidate MUST possess the following qualifications: (a) The minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors are as follows: (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 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. 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 an accredited two-year college and one year of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision; or (3) graduation from an accredited four-year college and six months of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision or graduation from an accredited four-year college and a written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by ORPTS, within a six-month period; or (4) certification by ORPTS as a candidate for assessor. (b) In evaluating the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section, the following conditions shall apply: (1) if the assessor has been previously certified by ORPTS 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 (a)(1)(ii) of this section if it has not expired; (2) for the purpose of crediting full-time paid experience, a minimum of 30 hours per week shall be deemed as full-time employment; (3) 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; (4) 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 (5) in no case shall less than six months of the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section be acceptable with the exception of county training as provided for in paragraph (a)(3) of this section. Candidates MUST complete the Basic Certification training program within THREE years of their initial hire date and obtain certification by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services (RP-3006) if they do not currently possess it.
Certification needed:
Basic State Certification will be expected to be obtained within three years of hire date. Department of State Real Estate Appraiser certification would be helpful.
Brief job description:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Town Assessor is responsible for the management and operation of the Assessor’s Office. They will administer all aspects of the Real Property Tax Law; assessment administration; exemption administration and valuation of all properties within the Town. They will be responsible in the preparation of the annual assessment rolls and attend the hearings of the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) and Small Claims Assessment Hearings (SCAR). The applicant will be required to attend regular Town Board meetings and work with other Town departments and Town administration. This job is performed in a typical office environment, indoor and outdoor settings. Applicant must have the ability to stand and walk for short periods of time. During inspections, applicant can be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, icy conditions and snow. Other job requirements expected are: • Processes, reviews and analyzes legal documents recorded at the County Clerk’s Office to determine if they require further administration by the Assessors’ Office. • Creation of new parcels by reviewing plats for lot splits, subdivisions, mergers, and surveys; coordinates with the County Real Property Department for updating mapping; records data in assessor software. • Maintains the Town assessment records for the tax roll delivery to the Treasurer; confirms legal descriptions and ownership through warranty deeds & other type of transfers recorded at the County Clerk’s Office; researches title ownership history (chain of title); conveys property and processes real property exemptions. • Verifies all property sales to determine if they are qualified to be used as comparable sales for the valuation of Town properties.
Deadline to apply: Open until position is filled. Interested applicants may submit a resume and application directly to: Cindy A. Hilbert, Town of Marlborough Assessor’s Office, PO Box 305, Milton, New York, 12547 or to chilbert@marlboroughny.us. An application for employment can be found on the Town’s website, townofmarlboroughny.gov under the “Forms” tab, Town Clerk’s Office.
Posted 6/10/25
Name: Tiffany LeRoy
Email: leroyt@otsegocountyny.gov
Contact name: Tiffany LeRoy
Area code and phone number: 6075477537
Full street address: 197 Main St Cooperstown, NY 13326
Job title: Real Property System Specialist
Salary range or hourly rate: 53,927 - 63,872
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Otsego County
Qualifications needed:
See Otsego County website WWW.otsegocountyny.gov for qualifications and full job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer science, computer technology, information systems, public administration, or closely related field and one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent in real property tax administration, systems operation using RPSV4, GIS, ERP systems such as Munis (Tyler) or similar systems, tax roll preparation or municipal tax billing; or computerized real property records and database management and querying; or b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents with an Associate’s Degree in computer science, information systems, public administration, or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent as described in (a) above; or c) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as described in (a) above; or d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in (a), (b) and (c) above. Notes: Successful completion of coursework in computer science, data systems management, or closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required work experience (if not already given credit in the degree field) with three (3) semester credit hours of related coursework as indicated above being equivalent to three (3) months of experience up to one-half of the work experience required.
Certification needed: None
Brief job description: DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Real Property System Specialist is responsible for the administration and providing ongoing technical support to the Real Property System (RPS) such as RPSV4 or successor systems not supported by ORPTS, ensuring accurate and timely creation of assessment rolls, tax rolls, and tax bills. The incumbent will be required to operate and maintain the NYS RPS database ensuring the information is accurate and up-to-date. This position involves close coordination with assessors, tax collectors, and IT personnel. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in managing property tax data and applying procedures consistent with state and local laws. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Real Property Tax Services. Supervision of subordinate staff may be required.
Deadline to apply: June 12, 2025
Posted 6/3/25
Email: supervisor@thompsonny.gov
Contact name: William J. Rieber, Jr.
Area code and phone number: 845-794-2500 x306
Full street address: 4052 Route 42 Monticello NY 12701
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $100,000+/-
IAO preferred? It's a positive
Municipality/county: Thompson, Sullivan County
Qualifications needed: Applicant should be qualified to handle a Town of the First class with 10,000 + parcels. Submit resume.
Certification needed: Applicant should be qualified and have sufficient certifications to handle a Town of the First class with 10,000 + parcels. Submit resume.
Brief job description: Full time assessor position for the Town of Thompson, NY.
Deadline to apply: June 20, 2025
Posted 5/30/25
Name: Christina Vargulick
Email: chris@racog.org
Contact name: Christina Vargulick
Area code and phone number: 315-493-3240
Full street address: 10 North Broad Street, Carthage, NY 13619
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: to be determined based on qualifications and certification
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Champion
Qualifications needed: Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessor.
Certification needed: Assessors must complete the Basic certification training program within three years of beginning an initial term of office.
Brief job description: The Town Assessor values property for taxation within the Town of Champion and performs all other functions of an Assessor pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Assessor attends town board meetings and works with other department heads in town government to ensure compliance with the Real Property Tax Law.
Deadline to apply: July 11, 2025
Posted 5/27/25
Email: Clerk@berneny.org
Contact name: Kristin DeOliveira
Area code and phone number: 5188721448
Full street address: Town of Berne 1656 Helderberg Trl Berne NY 12023
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: 15000
IAO preferred? No.
Municipality/county: Town of Berne
Qualifications needed: See Job Description Section
Certification needed: See Job Description Section
Brief job description:
The Town of Berne is accepting applications for a part-time position of Town Assessor. Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessor. Assessors must complete the Basic certification training program within three years of beginning an initial term of office. The Town Assessor values property for taxation within the Town of Berne and performs all other functions of an Assessor pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Assessor attends town board meetings and works with other department heads in town government to ensure compliance with the Real Property Tax Law and the Town of Berne. Please see link below for more information. https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/assessor_certs.htm Email letter of interest and resume to clerk@berneny.org
Deadline to apply: 06/30/2025
Posted 5/8/25
Email: lisa.wasylyk@wawarsingny.gov
Contact name: Lisa Wasylyk
Area code and phone number: 847-647-7800, ext. 208
Full street address: Town of Wawarsing 108 Canal Street Post Office Box 671 Ellenville, New York 12428
Job title: Assessment Field Worker
Salary range or hourly rate: This is a full-time position with a 35-hour work week at $23.50 per hour.
IAO preferred? No.
Municipality/county: Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County
Qualifications needed:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Possession of a valid New York State driver's license. Candidate must have abilities and characteristics as follows: Accurately measure, sketch and calculate area measurements, then transfer data as required; ability to read deeds, maps and building plans; some knowledge of building construction; ability to conduct oneself in a courteous and professional manner with property owners and the general public; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the position.
Certification needed: No certification required.
Brief job description: Work involves conducting field inspections of real property to gather information necessary for property appraisal. Typical work activities consist of physical measurement of buildings, taking photographs of grounds and structures, recording of information on worksheets and computer tablet, and sketching with computer software.
Deadline to apply: May 30, 2025
Posted 5/5/25
Email: ppeeling@cityoffulton.com
Contact name: Pam Peeling
Area code and phone number: 315-593-2222
Full street address: 141 S 1st St., Fulton, NY 13069
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $69, 000-71,363
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: City of Fulton
Qualifications needed:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Graduation form a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) months satisfactory full-time 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 of 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 (b) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree and one (1) year of experience as defined in (a); or (c) Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years of experience as defined in (a); or (d) Certification by the State Board of real Property Services as a candidate for Assessor. Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors in accordance with 20 NYCRR Section 8188-2.2. In addition, an Application for Qualification Review (form RP-3006) must be received and approved by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Service. For more information on the minimum qualifications for this position, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/index.htm.
Certification needed:
(d) Certification by the State Board of real Property Services as a candidate for Assessor within 3 years.
Brief job description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for gathering data necessary to determine real property values for purposes of taxation and preparation of an annual assessment roll by evaluating and appraising real property in the City. The incumbent in this position is responsible for establishing market values for neighborhoods by analyzing recent sales, recommending assessments of various properties by reviewing values and comparing sales, and inspecting and tracking permits for new construction and/or remodeling of residential and commercial properties. The assessor is obligated by NYS Law to maintain assessments at a uniform percentage of value. The work is performed under the general supervision of the May with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in decision making in accordance with guidelines and policies established by the New York State Office of Real Property Services. Supervision is exercised over staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: • Completes annual valuations of real property such as residential and commercial property by conducting field visits, inspecting existing establishments and reviewing information regarding recent sales. • Establishes market values for neighborhoods by analyzing sales in the neighborhood and determining values using prescribed formulas set by the New York Office of Real Property Services. • Inspects permits for new construction and remodeling projects for the purpose of maintaining and updating the New York State Property System. • Supervises the activities of staff by reviewing and approving their work. • Must be present at annual public hearing of the Board of Assessment to review and be prepared to present evidence in support of tentative assessments. • Maintains and updates data in the State Real Property System. • Administer all tax exemptions for the City such as Star, Veterans, Aged and others. • Reviews and makes determination of requests for tax exemptions. • Defends City assessments in Small Claims Court. • Attends City Council meeting to inform and advise on pertinent issues related to assessments. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the laws governing the valuation and assessment of real property; thorough knowledge of the practices and methods used in appraising all types of real property including residential, industrial and commercial; thorough knowledge of residential and commercial building construction methods, material and their costs. Computer skills necessary to operate the Real Property System program; ability to understand spread sheets and analysis software; good knowledge of deeds and other real property records; ability to read and interpret tax maps, ability to make and check arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy; ability to supervise work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors in accordance with 20 NYCRR Section 8188-2.2. In addition, an Application for Qualification Review (form RP-3006) must be received and approved by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Service. For more information on the minimum qualifications for this position, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/index.htm. SPECIAL NOTE: 1. If the Assessor has been previously certified by the State Board as a State certified Assessor pursuant to Section 188-2.1 of this subpart while serving as an elected Assessor, such certification is equivalent to one (1) year of the experience described in paragraph (a) if it has not expired; 2. For the purpose of crediting full-time experience, a minimum of 30 hours per week shall be deemed as full-time employment; 3. Three (3) years of part-time experience as sole Assessor or as a Chairman of the Board of Assessors shall be credits as one (1) year of full-time paid experience, and five (5) years of part-time paid experience as a member of a Board of Assessors shall be credited as one (1) year of full-time paid experience. Paid part-time experience in excess of these amounts shall be credited, and 4. Volunteer experience in an Assessor’s office may be credited as paid experience to the extent that it includes such 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 5. In no case shall less than six (6) months of experience described in (a) be acceptable.
Deadline to apply: Until Position is filled
Posted 4/23/25
Email: townclerk@townofbathny.org
Contact name: Joshua Buck
Area code and phone number: 6077767013
Full street address: 110 Liberty Street, PO Box 327 Bath NY 14810
Job title: Sole Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: 36,000.00-52,000.00. Based on experience and certification.
IAO preferred? No.
Municipality/county: Town of Bath/Steuben County
Qualifications needed:
A person who seeks to become a State Certified candidate for assessor must satisfy the following minimum qualification standards: Possession of a High School Diploma or an accredited high school equivalency diploma; AND one year of satisfactory full-time paid experience of the kind described in section 8188-2.2(a)(1)(ii); OR Graduation from an accredited two-year or four-year college; AND six months of satisfactory full-time paid experience of the kind described in section 8188-2.2(a)(1)(ii)
Certification needed:
Must become certified, in compliance with NY state law, within 3 years.
Brief job description:
The Town of Bath is accepting applications for a full-time position of Town Assessor. Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors in accordance with 20 NYCRR Section 8188-2.2. In addition, an Application for Qualification Review (form RP-3006) must be received and approved by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Service. For more information on the minimum qualifications for this position, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/index.htm. In addition to the minimum qualifications set forth by New York State. The Town Assessor values property for taxation within the Town of Bath and performs all other functions of an Assessor pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Assessor attends town board meetings and works with other department heads in town government to ensure compliance with the Real Property Tax Law and the Town of Bath. The Town Assessor also works with the town’s Assessment Review Board and is familiar with generally accepted appraisal valuations of both residential and commercial property as well as standard real property tax exemptions. Email letter of interest and resume to townclerk@townofbathny.org or send to Town of Bath, 110 Liberty St, Bath, NY 14810, Attention: Town Supervisor.
Deadline to apply: Thursday May 8, 2025
Posted 4/23/25
Name: Daniel Hegarty
Email: Supervisor@almondny.com
Contact name: Daniel Hegarty
Area code and phone number: 6073825519
Full street address: 1 Marvin lane, Almond Ny
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $10,00 to 13,000
IAO preferred? Yes
Municipality/county: Town of Almond ,Allegany County NY
Qualifications needed: Trained Assessor
Certification needed: Yes
Brief job description: Provide Assessor services for the Town
Deadline to apply: 1 Sept 2025
Posted 4/23/25
Email: admin@edenny.gov
Contact name: Richard Ventry
Area code and phone number: 716-992-3408
Full street address: Eden Town Hall 2795 East Church Street Eden, NY 14057
Job title: Town Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: Salary based on education and experience
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Eden (Erie County)
Qualifications needed: See Job Description Section
Certification needed: See Job Description Section
Brief job description:
The Town of Eden is accepting applications for a part-time position of Town Assessor. Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors in accordance with 20 NYCRR Section 8188-2.2. In addition, an Application for Qualification Review (form RP-3006) must be received and approved by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Service. For more information on the minimum qualifications for this position, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/index.htm. In addition to the minimum qualifications set forth by New York State. The Town Assessor values property for taxation within the Town of Eden and performs all other functions of an Assessor pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Assessor attends town board meetings and works with other department heads in town government to ensure compliance with the Real Property Tax Law and the Town of Eden. The Town Assessor also works with the town’s Assessment Review Board and is familiar with generally accepted appraisal valuations of both residential and commercial property as well as standard real property tax exemptions. Email letter of interest and resume to admin@edenny.gov or send to Town of Eden, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, NY 14057, Attention: Town Supervisor.
Deadline to apply: Until Filled
Posted 4/10/25
Email: mcassessor@hotmail.com
Contact name: Rochelle Harris
Area code and phone number: 315-824-3362
Full street address: 38 Milford St Hamilton, NY 13346
Job title: Assistant to Assessor (Assessor Trainee)
Salary range or hourly rate: TBD
IAO preferred? Not to begin, but urged to when applicable
Municipality/county: Town of Hamilton, Madison County
Qualifications needed: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree, with Training to attain Certification within 3 years
Certification needed: Would have to achieve certification within 3 years
Brief job description:
Assessor Trainee Undergoes on-the-job training and formal classroom education, directed towards becoming the town Assessor. Employee assists in carrying out the mission of the Assessor's office, under direct supervision of the Assessor, and participates in classes approved by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment. Does related work, as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Assist in: Preparing an annual assessment roll of real property as required by law; Collecting and recording of data relating to the value of properties; Maintaining detailed records on all parcels including owners' names, property description and values; Utilizes procedures required in gathering and processing data for various reports in reviewing documents for relevant information and in correcting official records; Provides information concerning property to the general public. The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. HELPFUL SKILLS: Working knowledge of residential and building construction methods, materials and their costs; working knowledge of deeds, related property records and property maps; ability to read and comprehend complex written material; ability to make and review mathematical computations, with speed and accuracy. Good communication and public relation skills. Please note: The intention is for person to take over as Assessor on October 1, 2025
Deadline to apply: Until Position is filled
Posted 4/7/25
Email: gbrys0909@yahoo.com
Contact name: Gloria Brys - Clerk
Area code and phone number: 518-568-2837 - 1-315-429-9869
Full street address: 110 St Hwy 331 St, Johnsville NY 13452
Job title: Data Collector - Real Property
Salary range or hourly rate: To be determined
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Oppenheim
Qualifications needed: No
Certification needed: No certification required.
Brief job description: Collect data for real property - inspect and collect information on real property, ability to read deeds, and maps for locating property, ability to communicate effectively with the public, and the ability to prepare a variety of records and reports.
Posted 3/11/25
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