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Assessor, Town of Champion
Name: Christina Vargulick
Email: chris@racog.org
Contact name: Christina Vargulick
Area code and phone number: 315-493-3240
Full street address: 10 North Broad Street, Carthage, NY 13619
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: to be determined based on qualifications and certification
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Champion
Qualifications needed: Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessor.
Certification needed: Assessors must complete the Basic certification training program within three years of beginning an initial term of office.
Brief job description: The Town Assessor values property for taxation within the Town of Champion and performs all other functions of an Assessor pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Assessor attends town board meetings and works with other department heads in town government to ensure compliance with the Real Property Tax Law.
Deadline to apply: July 11, 2025
Posted: 5/27/25
Planner, Town of Bethel
Email: bethelsupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com
Contact name: Daniel Sturm
Area code and phone number: (845) 583-4350 ext. 102
Full street address: 3454 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786
Job title: Planner
Salary range or hourly rate: Per Diem
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Bethel, Sullivan County
Qualifications needed: See description
Certification needed: see description
Brief job description:
The Town of Bethel Town Board is seeking a Planner to the Town to assist in conducting the planning activities related to assisting in reviewing documents such as studies, plans, applications, and maps for the Building Department, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Board as needed. The planner will integrate all aspects of development including demographics, land use recommendations, parks, public facilities, infrastructure, watershed protections, transportation, environmental considerations, and development trends. The focus will also prioritize environmental sustainability and community character. The level work involved will include conducting studies, formulating plans, consulting with appropriate officials and boards and the preparation of reports. The Planner should have a knowledge of principles and practices involved in municipal, county or regional planning; thorough knowledge of zoning and subdivision practices; thorough knowledge of current methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data; good knowledge of legislation, current problems and professional literature in field. Conducts detailed field and office studies of land use trends, population characteristics, economic development, traffic and transit requirements, and housing; conducts detailed investigations and prepares reports on municipal zoning and subdivision referrals; formulates plans with respect to water supply, sewerage, open space, transit and highways and other community facilities; advises municipal officials, planning boards and zoning boards of appeals on planning, zoning and subdivision control matters; prepares reports. Those qualified can respond to the RFP with a letter of interest, qualifications and proposal by US Mail to: Town of Bethel, Attn: Daniel Sturm, Town Supervisor, P.O. Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786 or via e-mail: bethelsupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com or hand-delivered to: Town of Bethel, Town Hall, 3454 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786. Deadline to submit RFP: February 7, 2025.
Deadline to apply: February 7, 2025
Posted 1/6/25
Assessor, Town of Elbridge
Email: townclerk@townofelbridge.com
Contact name: Town Clerk
Area code and phone number: 315-689-9031x1
Full street address: town of Elbridge PO Box568 Jordan, NY 13080
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: Negotiable
IAO preferred? Yes but not necessary
Municipality/county: Town of Elbridge Onondaga County New York State
Qualifications needed: New York State Qualified
Certification needed: Previous experience required
Brief job description:
To perform duties required for Assessors by Real Property Tax Law and rules of the State Board of Real Property Services. Required to work at least one day a week and possibly a extra half day if needed. Would like to keep properties at 100% Assessed Value if possible. Would also be available for grievance day and sitting with rolls.
Deadline to apply: January 13, 2025
Posted 12/19/24
Real Property Appraisal Aide, Town of Camillus
Email: atindall@townofcamillus.com
Contact name: Anne Tindall
Area code and phone number: 3154741953
Full street address: 4600 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13219
Job title: Real Property Appraisal Aide
Salary range or hourly rate: Hourly wage: $26.50 - $28.50 based on experience
IAO preferred? Yes
Municipality/county: Town of Camillus
Qualifications needed:
Minimum Qualifications A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate’s degree; or, B. Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real property valuation or assessment, building construction or in a skilled building trade; or, C. Possession of a real estate license and one (1) year of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real estate sales; or, D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
Certification needed:
Minimum Qualifications A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate’s degree; or, B. Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real property valuation or assessment, building construction or in a skilled building trade; or, C. Possession of a real estate license and one (1) year of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real estate sales; or, D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
Brief job description:
Distinguishing Features Of The Class This Is Technical Work Involving Responsibility To Assist In Collecting Data, Evaluating And Assessing Individual Properties For Taxation. Duties Also Involve Maintaining Files, Property Record Cards And Related Property Assessment Materials. The Work Is Performed Under Direct Supervision Of the Town Assessor with gradual leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work assignments. An incumbent will ultimately acquire the skills needed to be appointed as assessor or real property appraiser. Does related work as required. Typical Work Activities • Assists with data collection and other assessment duties. • Evaluates all types of real estate, reviews appraisals with local officials, makes preliminary reviews and analyzes appraisal reports from outside appraisers; prepares original written detailed reports. • Reviews deeds and other property records to extract pertinent information. • Maintains files, property record cards and related property assessment materials. • Assists in matters relating to public relations. • Confers with taxpayers complaints and grievance procedures. • Handles correspondence and telephone messages. Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics • Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment. • Working knowledge of modern property assessment methods. • Ability to read and understand documents of a legal nature relating to property valuation and assessment work. • Ability to collect and record property valuation information from a variety of sources. • Ability to deal effectively with the public. • Ability to prepare detailed written reports.
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2025
Posted 12/17/24
Assessor, Town of Irondequoit
Email: jvinette@irondequoit.gov
Contact name: Jason Vinette
Area code and phone number: 5853366007
Full street address: 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: $77,290 - $85,269 hire rate
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Irondequoit
Qualifications needed:
8188-2.2 Minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors. (a) The minimum qualification standards for appointed assessors are as follows: (1) (i) graduation from high school, or possession of an accredited high school equivalency diploma; and (ii) two years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like. Such experience shall be deemed satisfactory if it is demonstrated that the experience primarily was 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; or (2) graduation from an accredited two-year college and one year of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision; or (3) graduation from an accredited four-year college and six months of the experience described in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this subdivision or graduation from an accredited four-year college and a written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by ORPTS, within a six-month period; or (4) certification by ORPTS as a candidate for assessor. (b) In evaluating the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section, the following conditions shall apply: (1) if the assessor has been previously certified by ORPTS as a State certified assessor pursuant to section 8188-2.1 of this Subpart while serving as an elected assessor, such certification is equivalent to one year of the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section if it has not expired; (2) for the purpose of crediting full-time paid experience, a minimum of 30 hours per week shall be deemed as full-time employment; (3) three years of part-time paid experience as sole assessor or as chairman of the board of assessors shall be credited as one year of full-time paid experience, and five years of part-time paid experience as a member of a board of assessors shall be credited as one year of full-time paid experience. Additional paid part-time experience in excess of these amounts shall be credited; (4) volunteer experience in an assessor's office may be credited as paid experience to the extent that it includes tasks such as data collection; calculation of value estimates; preparation of preliminary valuation reports; providing routine assessment information to a computer center; public relations; and review of value estimates, computer output and exemption applications; and (5) in no case shall less than six months of the experience described in subparagraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section be acceptable with the exception of county training as provided for in paragraph (a)(3) of this section. The State Board of Real Property Services must approve the application of a candidate for appointed Assessor prior to appointment. No person may be appointed to this title until the State Board has determined that they are qualified.
Certification needed: None
Brief job description:
Plans, administers, and provides overall supervision of property appraisal programs for assessment purposes; ensures adherence to Real Property Tax Law; maintains appropriate level of qualified staff to ensure work is completed to achieve overall department goals. Organizes, plans, and directs the activities of field assessment personnel. Supervises the preparation of the assessment roll and the maintenance of assessment records. Supervises and participates in the preparation of a record file of all real properties. Schedules, assigns, supervises and evaluates support staff. Responds to inquiries regarding assessed valuation. Reviews deeds for accuracy in property and deed descriptions. Administers the effects of changing property boundaries of existing parcels. Attends grievance hearings and makes comments to the “Board of Assessment Review” regarding appeals of assessed valuation and administrates the Board’s determinations. Represents the Town in defending assessments appealed to the appropriate court and State Tax Commission. Administers and enforces the real property tax exemption programs. Communicates with the Town Board, Monroe County Director of Real Property Tax Service, school districts, planning boards, zoning boards and the Town Attorney.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled. First review of candidates will be 12/16/2024.
Posted 11/21/24
Assessor, Town of Gardiner
Email: supervisor.tog@gmail.com
Contact name: Marybeth Majestic
Area code and phone number: 845-255-9675 X101
Full street address: Marybeth Majestic Supervisor 2340 State Rout 44/55 Gardiner, NY 12525
Job title: Assessor
Salary range or hourly rate: Based on Training and Experience
IAO preferred? No
Municipality/county: Town of Gardiner, Ulster County, NY
Qualifications needed:
Qualifications Document
Certification needed: See Qualifications Needed, above
Brief job description:
• Evaluate all types of real estate, and analyze appraisal reports. • Conduct field inspections for data collection purposes. • Review deeds, maps, and other property-related records to extract and update pertinent information. • Update real property files, software, and related programs with new information and/or discrepancies. • Attend taxpayer grievance/complaint hearings and provide supporting documentation to Board of Assessment Review (BAR) members. • Confer with taxpayers to explain factors used in determining valuation. • Attend Small Claims Assessment Review hearings on behalf of the Town for cases in which a property owner appeals a BAR decision. • Related duties as required. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply provided they are willing to be present in the office 1-2 days per week, with some flexibility.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
Posted 10/28/24