Real Estate Assessor 3

Northampton County•Easton, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Real Estate Assessor 3 is the third level position in the series of Real Estate Assessor jobs, performing real estate appraisal and assessment work determining values of land, residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial buildings, and other building and yard improvements for tax assessment purposes. This position is differentiated from related jobs in this series by the independent assignment of all property types. This position reports directly to a supervisory assessment position. This position exercises limited oversight of a Real Estate Assessor 1 and 2 by assigning tasks, reviewing completed tasks, training, and orientation.

Requirements

Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma
At least two (2) years of satisfactory full-time, or full time equivalent, professional experience in assessing real property involving all property types
Certification as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator administered by the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months
Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
Personal vehicle required for County business; employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Thorough knowledge of factors affecting residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial property values.
Thorough knowledge of building construction practices.
Thorough knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques used to determine shape, size, and area of structures or parcels of land.
Ability to determine property value for assessment purposes from information gathered.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the unit.
Ability to determine, secure, and apply factors affecting property values for all property types.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, property owners, and the public.
Ability to oversee the work of assessment, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in assessment or support activities.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

Recertification as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator is required every two (2) years via the accumulation of twenty-eight (28) hours of professional continuing education credits, of which seven (7) hours must on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and two (2) hours on the Assessors Certification Law, Act 28 of 1992.

Responsibilities

Studies site, building, and other plans, specifications, and other sources to gather data required for appraisals such as zoning, size, use, location, quality of construction, depreciation, cost, income, and sales comparison data.
Makes inspections of existing, newly constructed, and partially constructed buildings, as well as vacant parcels, for the purpose of gathering assessment data.
Measures, photographs, and lists data about properties.
Determines and/or verifies information on factors such as sales, size, and type of construction, including quality of workmanship and materials, land classifications, and use.
Differentiates between real and personal property for building improvements.
Reviews and analyzes information collected.
Determines appraisal value of residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial, and other properties.
Correlates estimates made by various recognized valuation methods including cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to arrive at a fair appraisal value.
Converses with property owners, authorized managers or agents, developers, attorneys, and others, giving information, answering questions, and resolving complaints about current assessment, appraisal techniques, and/or appraised value.
Compiles building permits, maps, aerial photography, etc. for field review.
Accepts and processes applications and amendments for Clean and Green properties.
Notifies higher level personnel when violations occur.
Initiates billing process via calculation of estimated rollback taxes.
Analyzes monthly sales for submission to the State Tax Equalization Board to determine the County’s Common Level Ratio.
Inspects and photographs properties under appeal, reviews appraisals, and prepares data for the Revenue Appeals Board hearings.
Runs and analyzes various reports including Permit Tracking, Act Sales, Homestead/Farmstead exclusions, Exemptions, etc.
Monitors changes in laws and administers assessments pertaining to Act 319, Act 515, Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA), Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Act 4, Act 66, Act 43, Act 149, Exemptions, etc.
Completes time sheets and mileage forms for reimbursement.
Attends individual and staff meetings to determine overall work progress, particular issues requiring attention, and address staff concerns.
Provides office coverage on a rotating basis.
Attends Assessors’ Association of Pennsylvania chapter meetings and/or conferences for continuing education credits.
Enters and reviews data in the assessment system, Word, Excel, Outlook, and various other programs.
Orients and trains new personnel in assessing techniques and procedures, and oversees assessors’ ongoing assignments to ensure their progress and development as they gain experience in the field.
Trains assessors in the field and observes activities, providing advice and assistance.
Determines quantity, consistency, and quality of trainee’s appraisal techniques.
Reviews and corrects factual documentation and computations.
Reviews trainee’s valuation and determines final conclusion.