What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessor position at Town of Chenango?
The Assessor should have a thorough knowledge of NYS Real Property Tax Law, practices and principals of real property assessment, exemption administration and RPSV4. He/She must meet or be willing and able to meet the minimum qualification standards as stated in 20 NYCRR 8188-2.2 Certification Requirement for Assessors within three years.
The Assessor is responsible for answering phones, walk-in visits, and email inquiries from residents regarding properties in the Town. The Assessor maintains property inventory via tax roll, digital record and physical property files/cards. He/She collects data via site visits for building permits and sales/transfers.
The Assessor is responsible for reviewing appraisals and market studies, addressing assessment valuations on properties with changes (new, additions, alterations), preparing assessments/tax estimates for proposed construction projects, determining the level of assessment together with NYSDTF.
The Assessor prepares for Grievance Day and works with the Board of Assessment Review. He/She manages Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR), Article 7 Certioraris (assessment law suits), researches and applies laws pertaining to assessments and exemptions.
The Assessor is required to receive 12 hours of continuing educations credit per year.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Binghamton, NY 13901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000