Member of the Board of Assessment Review
About The Position
The Town of Bethlehem is seeking Bethlehem residents to serve on its Board of Assessment Review (BAR). The BAR’s sole purpose is to protect taxpayers’ rights by hearing real property assessment complaints (grievances) and making fair and impartial determinations. Members attend a grievance day meeting on the fourth Tuesday in May and several deliberation meetings in June, and review documents in advance of meetings. Members should be able to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people. In 2026, BAR members were compensated at a rate of $17.50 per hour. Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to Stacy Agosta in the Supervisor’s Office at [email protected]. The application should address relevant professional and personal experience and state that serving on the BAR will not result in any professional conflicts of interest. Applications are due by November 15, 2026. The Town of Bethlehem does not discriminate against applicants because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Requirements
- Must be a Bethlehem resident.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Applicants must state in their cover letter that serving on the BAR will not result in any professional conflicts of interest.
Responsibilities
- Hear real property assessment complaints (grievances).
- Arrive at fair and impartial determinations regarding grievances.
- Attend grievance day on the fourth Tuesday in May and several meetings in June for deliberations.
- Review documents in advance of meetings.
- Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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