City Assessor/Hearing Officer

City of New York • New York, NY

21d • $108,678 - $126,136 • Hybrid

About The Position

Conduct hearings and make determinations on applications for correction of real property tax assessments, including valuation determinations related to the City's new non-primary residence surcharge. Evaluate credibility and weight of information presented in support of applications. Responsible for research, analysis, and valuation of all types of properties, including extremely complex properties of very high assessed value, for administrative assessment review. Determinations can involve any of the three recognized approaches to value in appraisal of real property. May supervise, coordinate, and assign work of subordinate employees and conduct physical inspections of properties when necessary.

Requirements

• Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Word.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in real estate work involving the valuation of real property such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like.
• Experience must have been primarily gained in the performance of one or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation of comparable sales analysis reports, preparation of signed valuation or appraisal estimates or reports using cost, income or market data approaches to value.
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time experience in real estate work involving the valuation of real property.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in real estate involving the valuation of real property.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
• All candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of satisfactory full-time related experience.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full time experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: Graduation from an accredited two-year college and three years of the experience described in paragraph "1" above.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of the experience described in paragraph "1" above.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: All candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time related experience.

Nice To Haves

• A written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the State Board, within a six-month period may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend outreach sessions to assist property owners and real estate representatives in understanding the NYC Real Property Assessment System.
• Conduct virtual and in-person hearings with lawyers, legal representatives, property owners, and City Assessors at the Department of Finance.
• Evaluate the credibility and compliance of information in support of applications.
• Research, analyze, and value all types of properties including the most complex and highest valued parcels for administrative review.
• Determine offers after in-depth analysis with all three recognized approaches to value and after consultation with supervisor(s), as necessary.
• Supervise and assign work of subordinate employees.
• Assist with special projects as directed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level