What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exemptions Administrator position at NYC Department of Finance?
MPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, ARE REACHABLE ON THE PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM NO. 1128 OR ARE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERIVIEW.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR INDICATE YOUR LIST NO. FOR EXAM NO. 1128.
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Property Exemptions Administration (PEA) oversees and executes property tax benefits for a diverse array of entities and individuals. PEA’s core responsibilities encompass the examination, processing, and management of applications for exemptions and abatements. These benefits extend to commercial and industrial properties, residential multi-family construction, new one- to two-family construction, government entities, and non-profits, as well as renters and homeowners, including members of the clergy, seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. PEA is committed to ensuring the accessibility of property tax benefits for all eligible constituents.
PEA’s Commercial Exemptions & Abatement Unit is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized professional to support the accurate administration of property tax exemptions and abatements. The selected candidate will help ensure that exemptions and abatements are properly applied to the correct property owners and associated borough, block, and lot (BBL) records throughout New York City.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124
Minimum Qualifications
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $61,656.00 – $70,904.00
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR INDICATE YOUR LIST NO. FOR EXAM NO. 1128.
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Property Exemptions Administration (PEA) oversees and executes property tax benefits for a diverse array of entities and individuals. PEA’s core responsibilities encompass the examination, processing, and management of applications for exemptions and abatements. These benefits extend to commercial and industrial properties, residential multi-family construction, new one- to two-family construction, government entities, and non-profits, as well as renters and homeowners, including members of the clergy, seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. PEA is committed to ensuring the accessibility of property tax benefits for all eligible constituents.
PEA’s Commercial Exemptions & Abatement Unit is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized professional to support the accurate administration of property tax exemptions and abatements. The selected candidate will help ensure that exemptions and abatements are properly applied to the correct property owners and associated borough, block, and lot (BBL) records throughout New York City.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing, researching and processing applications for multiple property tax abatements and exemptions programs, using standard operating policies and procedures (SOPs).
- Adjusting, correcting and updating exemptions and abatements records.
- Update database records to ensure that appropriate tax abatements, credits, or exemptions are accurately applied to the correct properties.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data entry and application processing.
- Responding to inquiries from internal and external parties, including customers and their proxies.
- Access applicant data and supporting documentation from multiple sources for review, verify completeness, and update the appropriate databases as needed.
- Serve as a point of contact for applicants and their representatives, providing timely information and guidance regarding application status and processing procedures.
- Utilize the agency's Property Tax System (PTS) to process exemptions and abatements applications, for multiple property tax benefit programs.
- Provide operational support across multiple programs within the division, adjusting responsibilities as workload demands shift to ensure processing deadlines are met.
- Perform special projects as requested.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
- An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
- Highly motivated and organized. - Proven ability to work independently and on a variety of projects and in a team. - Capable of adapting to a fluid work environment, changing needs, priorities and learning new computer-based programs. - Skilled in data entry with high rate of accuracy and efficiency showing a high level of responsibility for quality of work and attention to detail. - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Advanced Microsoft Excel experience including but not limited to formulas, configuring tables, conditional formatting and charting, queries, etc. - General mathematical skills, specifically for the purpose of manual calculations and prorating benefit amounts. - General knowledge of NYC Property Tax Benefits.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $61,656.00 – $70,904.00
Salary : $61,656 - $70,904