DEPUTY TOWN ASSESSOR 0609
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating field and
office functions to properly evaluate real property within a town for tax
assessment purposes. The incumbent plans,
assigns, reviews and supervises the collection and processing of data relating
to real property evaluation.
Considerable discretion is exercised in meeting ordinary problems of the
unit within established laws, rules and regulations. Administrative direction is received from the Town Assessor who
reviews work for the attainment of desired results by observation of work
performed and through conferences. The
Deputy Town Assessor acts for, and on behalf of, the Town Assessor at all
times. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Inspects real property
to determine evaluation for tax purposes; fixes assessment on buildings and
land;
Maintains continuous
check on assessment records for accuracy and validity in order to keep abreast
of new construction and other changes affecting property values;
Supervises the work of
employees and participates in the preparation and compilation of assessment
rolls;
Effects transfers and
apportionment of properties, attends appeals hearing and acts on evaluation
complaints; hears and considers oral and written complaints; explains status of
assessment program for taxpayers;
Acts for and in place
of the Town Assessor, and exercises the powers and responsibilities of the Town
Assessor.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of real property appraisal techniques including
complex commercial, industrial and private properties; thorough knowledge of
modern methods, principles, and practices in real property appraisal and
assessment; thorough knowledge of laws and regulations effective in a town
governing evaluation of real estate for tax assessment purposes as well as the
judicial and administrative interpretation related to these; ability to conduct
individual economic and valuation research; ability to plan, assign and
supervise work of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high
morale; ability to establish and maintain effective public relations; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a)
a)
Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree, and three (3) years of experience as a real estate
appraiser, real estate assessor, real estate broker or real estate developer;
or,
b)
b)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of experience as a real estate
appraiser, real estate assessor, real estate broker or real estate developer;
or,
c) An equivalent combination of
education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates must complete a basic formal training course prescribed by
the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment during the first year
in office.
R3/11/77
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/28/03