Hearing Officer

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • 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

• Candidates must be experienced in using PC software, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Should be 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year college and three years of the experience described above.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of the experience described above.
• 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

• 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.
• Mere listing of real property for potential sale, or preparation of asking prices for real estate for potential sale, using multiple listing reports or other published asking prices is not qualifying 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.

Benefits

• The City of New York is an 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