Email: efarah@tocny.org
Contact name: Elias Farah
Area code and phone number: 716-580-2994
Full street address: Town of Cheektowaga 3301 Broadway Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Job title: Assessor (Non-Competitive/Permanent)
Salary range or hourly rate: $80,000 - $100,000
IAO preferred? Yes
Municipality/county: Town of Cheektowaga Erie County
Qualifications needed:
1. Graduation from high school or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma; and either: 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 (I) or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation or 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. More 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 (2) year college and one (1) year of the experience described in paragraph (1) of this subdivision; OR 3. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college and six (6) months of the experience described in paragraph (1) 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 NOTE: In evaluating the experience described in paragraph (1) of this subdivision, the following conditions shall apply: a. 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 (1) of this subdivision if it has not expired. b. For the purpose of crediting full-time paid experience, a minimum of 30 hours per week shall be deemed as full-time employment. c. 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; d. 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 e. In no case shall less than six (6) months of the experience described in paragraph (1) of this subdivision be acceptable with the exception of County training as provided for in paragraph 3 of this subdivision. NOTE: Minimum qualifications from Part 188 Training and Qualifications Rules New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment. NOTE: Under State law, an appointee to this position must meet training requirements and be certified under the jurisdiction of the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment within a one-year period. NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting fulltime experience requirements. NOTE: Candidates must possess a valid New York State motor vehicle operator’s license and must have access to a motor vehicle.
Certification needed: Certification by the State Board 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; 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 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 technique of appraisal and assessment: Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions.
Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025
Posted 3/25/25
Email: gbrys0909@yahoo.com
Contact name: Gloria Brys, Clerk
Area code and phone number: 1-315-429-9869
Full street address: 110 St Hwy 331 Saint Johnsville NY 13452
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: To be determined.
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town Of Oppenheim
Qualifications needed: Experienced
Certification needed: Needs to be Certified
Brief job description:
• Perform duties required for Assessors by Real Property Tax Law and the rules of the State Board of Real Property Services. The Assessor is required to collect and maintain physical inventory of all properties in the municipality. The requirements will include estimating the value to insure fair and equitable property values for all taxpayers in the Town of Oppenheim.. •The Assessor will also conduct field inspections for data collection purposes, review deeds, maps, other related material and update actual records with new information. •The Assessor must maintain the ownership records of all property, record the deed information when a property is sold or changes ownership. •The Assessor must communicate with taxpayers to explain the method that was used to determine the valuation process. •The Assessor must attend all grievance and complaint hearings and provide supporting documentation to the Board of Assessment and Review members. The Assessor must also attend the Board of Assessment Review (Grievance Day). The Assessor must attend a Small Claims Assessment Review hearing on behalf of the Town of Oppenheim for cases in which a property owner appeals a Board of Assessment Review decision. •Weekly office hours required. Appointment cycle will start October 1, 2025
Deadline to apply: Until filled
Posted 3/24/25
Email: peweb1@ongov.net
Contact name: Carlton Hummel
Area code and phone number: (315) 435-3537
Full street address: 421 Montgomery Street Personnel Department, 11th Floor Syracuse, NY 13202
Job title: Director of Real Property Tax Services
Salary range or hourly rate: $118,604 - $157,229
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Onondaga County
Qualifications needed:
As set forth under §188-4.3 of the New York State Board's Rules for Real Property Tax Administration. Either; a. i. Graduation from high school of possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND ii. Eight (8) years of satisfactory full-time experience in an occupation providing a good knowledge of real property values and the principles, methods, and procedures required for the assessment of real property for tax purposes, such as assessor, principal in an appraisal firm, director of a mass appraisal project, administrative position in the office of real property tax services or real property tax agent. As part of the foregoing work experience or in connection with any other work experience, candidates must have had at least three (3) years of full-time administrative experience involving the responsibility of planning, organizing, and directing a work program; OR b. Graduation from an accredited two-year college and seven (7) years of experience described in subparagraph (a)(ii) of this subdivision; OR c. Graduation from an accredited four-year college and six (6) years of the experience described in subparagraph (a)(ii); OR d. An equivalent combination of the education and experience described in subparagraph (a)(ii) of this subdivision, subject to the following: i. One year of graduate study may be substituted for one year of the foregoing experience. No more than two (2) years of graduate study may be applied as a substitute for the foregoing experience; AND ii. In no case shall less than four (4) years of experience in an occupation providing a good knowledge of real property values and the principles, methods, and procedures required for the assessment of real property tax purposes be acceptable. NOTES: Each County Director must comply with the applicable continuing education requirement set forth under 188-4.8 of the New York State Board’s Rules for Real Property Tax Administration. County Director appointments, as prescribed in the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) §1530 shall be for a six year term of office.
Certification needed: No
Brief job description:
Overview: Onondaga County is seeking an experienced, strategic, and dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Real Property Tax Services. This executive-level position is pivotal in ensuring that our county’s real property tax operations are efficient, compliant, and customer-focused. The successful candidate will bring innovative solutions to modernize our services, uphold the highest standards of fiscal integrity, and lead a dedicated team of professionals. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to manage and improve real property tax assessments, exemptions, appeals, and collections. Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the Real Property Tax Services Division to ensure timely, accurate, and fair processing of all property tax-related matters. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to state and local tax laws, policies, and regulations, while keeping the county abreast of legislative changes impacting property taxation. Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team; foster an environment of continuous improvement and professional development. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with county officials, community leaders, and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and promote transparency. Financial Oversight: Develop and manage departmental budgets; analyze financial reports to guide strategic decision-making and operational improvements. Innovation & Technology: Champion the integration of modern technology solutions to streamline tax processing, data management, and customer service initiatives.
Deadline to apply: Until filled
Posted 3/12/25
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
Email: townofbrutus@centralny.twcbc.com
Contact name: Lee Cunningham, Town Clerk
Area code and phone number: 3158349398
Full street address: 9021 N Seneca St. PO Box 720, Weedsport, NY 13166
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: Based on Training and Experience
IAO preferred? Not Necessary
Municipality/county: Town of Brutus / Cayuga County
Qualifications needed:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/training/qualcert/assessor_minquals.pdf
Certification needed: See Qualifications Needed, above
Brief job description:
• Perform duties required for Assessors by Real Property Tax Law and rules of the State Board of Real Property Services. • 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. Looking to fill this position for the upcoming appointment cycle beginning October 1, 2025. • Weekly office hours required in-season. Would also be available for grievance day and sitting with rolls.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
Posted: 2/19/25
Email: ddunning@townofchili.org
Contact name: David Dunning
Area code and phone number: 585-889-6111
Full street address: 3333 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: Negotiable
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Chili, NY
Qualifications needed:
Qualifications needed: 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 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. The State Board of Real Property Services must approve the application of a candidate for appointed Assessor prior to appointment. No person may be appointed to this title until the State Board has determined that they are qualified.
Certification needed: Certification needed: None
Brief job description
Brief job description: Plans, administers, and provides overall supervision of property appraisal programs for assessment purposes; ensures adherence to Real Property Tax Law; maintains appropriate level of qualified staff to ensure work is completed to achieve overall department goals. Organizes, plans, and directs the activities of field assessment personnel. Supervises the preparation of the assessment roll and the maintenance of assessment records. Supervises and participates in the preparation of a record file of all real properties. Schedules, assigns, supervises and evaluates support staff. Responds to inquiries regarding assessed valuation. Reviews deeds for accuracy in property and deed descriptions. Administers the effects of changing property boundaries of existing parcels. Attends grievance hearings and makes comments to the “Board of Assessment Review” regarding appeals of assessed valuation and administrates the Board’s determinations. Represents the Town in defending assessments appealed to the appropriate court and State Tax Commission. Administers and enforces the real property tax exemption programs. Communicates with the Town Board, Monroe County Director of Real Property Tax Service, school districts, Tax Receiver, Building Dept. and the Town Attorney.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
Posted 2/6/25
Email: bethelsupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com
Contact name: Daniel Sturm
Area code and phone number: (845) 583-4350 ext. 102
Full street address: 3454 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786
Job title: Planner
Salary range or hourly rate: Per Diem
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Bethel, Sullivan County
Qualifications needed: See description
Certification needed: see description
Brief job description:
The Town of Bethel Town Board is seeking a Planner to the Town to assist in conducting the planning activities related to assisting in reviewing documents such as studies, plans, applications, and maps for the Building Department, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Board as needed. The planner will integrate all aspects of development including demographics, land use recommendations, parks, public facilities, infrastructure, watershed protections, transportation, environmental considerations, and development trends. The focus will also prioritize environmental sustainability and community character. The level work involved will include conducting studies, formulating plans, consulting with appropriate officials and boards and the preparation of reports. The Planner should have a knowledge of principles and practices involved in municipal, county or regional planning; thorough knowledge of zoning and subdivision practices; thorough knowledge of current methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data; good knowledge of legislation, current problems and professional literature in field. Conducts detailed field and office studies of land use trends, population characteristics, economic development, traffic and transit requirements, and housing; conducts detailed investigations and prepares reports on municipal zoning and subdivision referrals; formulates plans with respect to water supply, sewerage, open space, transit and highways and other community facilities; advises municipal officials, planning boards and zoning boards of appeals on planning, zoning and subdivision control matters; prepares reports. Those qualified can respond to the RFP with a letter of interest, qualifications and proposal by US Mail to: Town of Bethel, Attn: Daniel Sturm, Town Supervisor, P.O. Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786 or via e-mail: bethesupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com or hand-delivered to: Town of Bethel, Town Hall, 3454 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786. Deadline to submit RFP: February 7, 2025.
Deadline to apply: February 7, 2025
Posted 1/6/25
Email: jvinette@irondequoit.gov
Contact name: Jason Vinette
Area code and phone number: 5853366007
Full street address: 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $77,290 - $85,269 hire rate
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Irondequoit
Qualifications needed:
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 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. The State Board of Real Property Services must approve the application of a candidate for appointed Assessor prior to appointment. No person may be appointed to this title until the State Board has determined that they are qualified.
Certification needed: None
Brief job description:
Plans, administers, and provides overall supervision of property appraisal programs for assessment purposes; ensures adherence to Real Property Tax Law; maintains appropriate level of qualified staff to ensure work is completed to achieve overall department goals. Organizes, plans, and directs the activities of field assessment personnel. Supervises the preparation of the assessment roll and the maintenance of assessment records. Supervises and participates in the preparation of a record file of all real properties. Schedules, assigns, supervises and evaluates support staff. Responds to inquiries regarding assessed valuation. Reviews deeds for accuracy in property and deed descriptions. Administers the effects of changing property boundaries of existing parcels. Attends grievance hearings and makes comments to the “Board of Assessment Review” regarding appeals of assessed valuation and administrates the Board’s determinations. Represents the Town in defending assessments appealed to the appropriate court and State Tax Commission. Administers and enforces the real property tax exemption programs. Communicates with the Town Board, Monroe County Director of Real Property Tax Service, school districts, planning boards, zoning boards and the Town Attorney.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled. First review of candidates will be 12/16/2024.
Posted 11/21/24
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