SENIOR ASSESSMENT
ASSISTANT 0604
An employee in
this class supervises and participates in the collection and evaluation of data
for assessing real property. The
incumbent sets up and maintains reference files to be used in subsequent
assessments and is personally responsible for making field evaluations of the
more difficult structures or on complaint cases. Work involves scheduling the daily work-load
of a small number of Assessment Assistants and reviewing their work through
inspections and by review of appraisals and reports. Responsibility is included
for supervising and participating in preparing work-ups for grievance and/or
Small Claims proceedings in response to grievances
filed by taxpayers. Work is performed
under the direction of the Assessor, and is reviewed for conformance to
departmental policies and standards.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Plans, assigns and reviews the work of
a small number of Assessment Assistants engaged in making physical inspections,
reviewing appraisals, and measuring land and structures for assessment
purposes;
Makes physical inspections on the more
difficult structures and on complaint cases for the purpose of assessing;
Sets up and maintains reference files
on assessments to be used as a guide in future assessments;
Answers questions brought by property
owners on the nature and characteristics of their property, and on the methods
and procedures used in the determination of assessed valuation.
May operate a word processor to
produce documents requiring entry and revision skills.
Gathers or directs the gathering of
comparable sales data work-ups for grievance and/or Small Claims proceedings in
response to taxpayer grievances, and chooses appropriate properties in support
of assessed valuation of subject properties;
May represent the Assessor's Office at
grievance and/or Small Claims hearings.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge
of modern principles and practices of real property assessment; good knowledge
of real property values in relation to specific areas; good knowledge of office
methods, practices and techniques; good knowledge of effective supervisory
techniques; ability to read deeds and maps for locating property; ability to
make mental computations with speed and accuracy; ability to maintain records
and prepare reports; ability to plan, assign, train and supervise the
activities of a small number of employees in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and five (5) years of
experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property.
NOTE: Additional
education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted for experience on
a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive
status as an Assessment Assistant.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
At the time of
appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid
license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
R03/20/24
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive