Job Listings

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Email: townclerk@townofelbridge.com

Contact name: Town Clerk

Area code and phone number: 315-689-9031x1

Full street address: town of Elbridge PO Box568 Jordan, NY 13080

Job title: Assessor

Salary range or hourly rate: Negotiable

IAO preferred? Yes but not necessary

Municipality/county: Town of Elbridge Onondaga County New York State

Qualifications needed: New York State Qualified

Certification needed: Previous experience required

Brief job description: To perform duties required for Assessors by Real Property Tax Law and rules of the State Board of Real Property Services. Required to work at least one day a week and possibly a extra half day if needed. Would like to keep properties at 100% Assessed Value if possible. Would also be available for grievance day and sitting with rolls.

Deadline to apply: January 13, 2025

Posted 12/19/24 

Email: atindall@townofcamillus.com

Contact name: Anne Tindall

Area code and phone number: 3154741953

Full street address: 4600 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13219

Job title: Real Property Appraisal Aide

Salary range or hourly rate: Hourly wage: $26.50 - $28.50 based on experience

IAO preferred? Yes

Municipality/county: Town of Camillus

Qualifications needed:
Minimum Qualifications A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate’s degree; or, B. Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real property valuation or assessment, building construction or in a skilled building trade; or, C. Possession of a real estate license and one (1) year of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real estate sales; or, D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.

Certification needed:
Minimum Qualifications A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate’s degree; or, B. Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real property valuation or assessment, building construction or in a skilled building trade; or, C. Possession of a real estate license and one (1) year of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real estate sales; or, D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.

Brief job description:
Distinguishing Features Of The Class This Is Technical Work Involving Responsibility To Assist In Collecting Data, Evaluating And Assessing Individual Properties For Taxation. Duties Also Involve Maintaining Files, Property Record Cards And Related Property Assessment Materials. The Work Is Performed Under Direct Supervision Of the Town Assessor with gradual leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work assignments. An incumbent will ultimately acquire the skills needed to be appointed as assessor or real property appraiser. Does related work as required. Typical Work Activities • Assists with data collection and other assessment duties. • Evaluates all types of real estate, reviews appraisals with local officials, makes preliminary reviews and analyzes appraisal reports from outside appraisers; prepares original written detailed reports. • Reviews deeds and other property records to extract pertinent information. • Maintains files, property record cards and related property assessment materials. • Assists in matters relating to public relations. • Confers with taxpayers complaints and grievance procedures. • Handles correspondence and telephone messages. Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics • Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment. • Working knowledge of modern property assessment methods. • Ability to read and understand documents of a legal nature relating to property valuation and assessment work. • Ability to collect and record property valuation information from a variety of sources. • Ability to deal effectively with the public. • Ability to prepare detailed written reports.

Deadline to apply: January 15, 2025

Posted 12/17/24 

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

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: 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. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply provided they are willing to be present in the office 1-2 days per week, with some flexibility.

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