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Assistant Assessor
Description of Duties
This is an important position responsible for assisting the Assessor with a variety of duties involving valuation and assessment determinations of real property within a town. This employee performs appraisals on designated parcels of land and conducts field inspections on buildings under construction as mandated in the New York State Real Property Tax Law. In the absence of the Assessor, the Assistant Assessor assumes his duties as the Acting Assessor. Work is performed under direct supervision from the Assessor. Direct supervision may be exercised over clerical employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus, EITHER:
- Four (4) years paid full time or its part time equivalent* experience in assessment or property tax record keeping, property value determination or real estate brokerage; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree, plus two (2) years of experience as described in (A) above; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class *5* Operator's license at the time of appointment.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
