Tax Assessor

City of Atlantic City•Atlantic City, NJ

About The Position

The Tax Assessor performs duties required by applicable New Jersey statutes and regulations of state and county officials. The assessor must hold a New Jersey tax assessor certificate and ensure that all properties in Atlantic City are assessed for real property taxation. The role determines taxable property values, maintains property, ownership, assessment, and tax map records, and conducts appraisals using the Cost, Sales, and Income Approaches. It includes inspections of properties and new construction, assessment of improvements and newly created lots, management of added and omitted assessments, and review of eligibility for statutory property tax deductions and exemptions. The Tax Assessor prepares and defends tax appeals before the County Tax Board and State Tax Court, communicates assessed values to property owners, responds to public information requests, and fulfills OPRA requirements. The position supervises Tax Assessor’s office employees, works with other municipal departments and officials, attends required meetings and training, and performs other duties needed for efficient department operations.

Requirements

Valid Certified Tax Assessor Certificate from the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation.
Experience or knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Appeal Filing System, Tax Board Portal, GIS Mapping, BRT, Microsystems, and MOD IV.
Valid New Jersey driver’s license and satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
Knowledge of New Jersey state and municipal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding tax assessments.
Knowledge of building construction methods and materials.
Knowledge of standard practices and procedures for assessing real property.
Knowledge of contemporary office practices and procedures and basic office software products.
Knowledge of the form and content of building plans, including the ability to read plans and property deeds.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, problem-solving, mathematical, and computer skills.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Ability to analyze and interpret applicable laws and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to attend night meetings and work extended hours as needed or required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and interact courteously and professionally with the public and municipal personnel.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to prioritize and multitask, and to be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
Physical ability to inspect properties.

Responsibilities

Determine the taxable value of all property in the taxing district and make municipal tax appraisals.
Estimate property values using the Cost, Sales, and Income Approaches.
Locate, list, and describe real property in the taxing district as prescribed by the Division of Taxation.
Prepare and defend tax appeals, including appearances before the County Tax Board and State Tax Court.
Conduct interior and exterior property inspections for tax appeals and to update Property Record Cards.
Review and interpret architectural and engineering plans and produce diagrams drawn to scale.
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures and determine their values when necessary.
Prepare the tax list and duplicate as required by law.
Maintain accurate assessment records for every assessed or exempt parcel of real property.
Maintain commercial valuation records and the Chapter 91 income and expense database.
Process deeds to keep real estate ownership records accurate and current.
Monitor market trends, including sales, market rent, and cost data.
Maintain the City of Atlantic City Tax Map and record changes in property ownership or character.
Assign block and lot numbers and valuations to newly created lots.
Review construction permits and valuations for added and omitted assessments.
File the Added Assessment List and maintain current added and omitted assessment records.
Review applications for veteran, widow, senior, or disabled-person deductions under New Jersey statutes.
Review exempt properties every third year and obtain updated information to confirm continued qualification.
Oversee the annual mailing of assessment notification postcards on or before February 1 of the tax year.
Supervise employees in the Tax Assessor’s office.
Communicate effectively with other departments, the general public, property owners, City employees, department heads, and municipal officials.
Attend required meetings and training, including Mayor and Council meetings, and attend night meetings as needed.
Respond to public information requests, explain assessed values to property owners, and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Fulfill Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requirements.
Use related computer programs, including MODIV and CAMA.
Perform other duties as required to ensure efficient department operations.