Hearing Officer

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $93,708 - $104,793 • Onsite

About The Position

Conduct hearings and make determinations on applications for correction of real property tax assessments and/or non-primary residence surcharge appeals. Evaluate credibility and weight of information presented in support of applications. Responsible for research, analysis, and valuation of all types of properties, for administrative review. Assist President or supervisor with special projects, as directed. May supervise, coordinate, and assign work to subordinate employees and conduct physical inspections of properties, when necessary.

Requirements

• Experienced in using PC software, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Familiar with Department of Finance Property Taxation System (PTS).
• 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.
• 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, with 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.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: Graduation from an accredited two-year college and three years of the experience described above.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of the experience described above.
• For Positions Requiring State Board Certification: Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time related experience. 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

• Conduct hearings and make determinations on applications for correction of real property tax assessments and/or non-primary residence surcharge appeals.
• Evaluate credibility and weight of information presented in support of applications.
• Responsible for research, analysis, and valuation of all types of properties, for administrative review.
• Assist President or supervisor with special projects, as directed.
• May supervise, coordinate, and assign work to subordinate employees and conduct physical inspections of properties, when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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