Real Property Information System Specialist Trainee

Dutchess County Department of Real Property

Salary: $70,390

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is a two-year traineeship designed to instruct incumbents about all data aspects of the Real Property Information

System in Dutchess County which will involve learning and assisting in the development and provision of training

programs of local assessment personnel in all aspects of real property tax assessment administration. Training consists

of both structured classroom work and on-the-job training assignments. The training program may include classes

provided by the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services, NYS Assessors Association, and other institutions or

vendors. Work assignments during the training period will be similar to those performed by Real Property Information

Systems Specialist to interact with department staff, as well as other County, municipal and state staff. Direct

supervision is constantly available; however, successful candidates will be expected to perform under continually

decreasing amounts of supervision. Travel will be a definite responsibility both in the Trainee position and the full

professional position. Candidates who successfully complete the trainee period will automatically be appointed to

Real Property Information System Specialist without further examination.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to

be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be

expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

1. Attends classroom training sessions, listens attentively, and takes notes;
2. Reads and reviews various written materials distributed during class or assigned by instructors as homework;

3. Reads and studies Real Property Tax Law, pertinent Opinions of Counsel, any supportive court cases

pertinent to Real Property Tax Administration, and other documents assigned by instructors or supervisors;

4. Completes various assignments including reading/study assignments, research assignments and/or reports

dealing with any aspects of Real Property Tax Administration;

5. Participates and ensures that requirements and specifications for data processing phases of the Real Property

Information System are current and that the reports generated are correct;

6. Participates and assists in the creation of the practices and procedures for implementing Assessment

Administration and the use of the Real Property Information System, and the training of local assessment

personnel in them, and in the latest methods of reporting appraisal and assessment data;

7. Participates in and reviews state, county and local programs and ensures they are integrated into the Real

Property Information System;

8. May at times lead and direct lower-level staff in the performance of day-to-day work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EITHER: (A) Bachelor’s degree including 24 credit hours in finance, mathematics and /or computer

operations or programming or related field and one (1) year of work experience in computerized

real property assessment administration, tax collection or data analysis;

OR: (B) Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, or

related field and three (3) years of work experience as described in (A) above;

NOTE:
1. Candidates must submit a copy of their transcript with the application.
2. Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional,

national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of

Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of

application and to maintain the position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made
to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that

a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package including

13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, and NYS

Retirement.

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs

Recruitment will be posted until 11/29/2026

Posted: 9/29/2026 An EEO/AA Employer