Assessing Aide

Description
Assessing Aide

Department: Office of Tax Assessor
Division: Tax Assessor
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Management: Union
Workweek: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits packages are available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.
The City of Jersey City is looking for a qualified, dynamic, and experienced Assessing Aide for the Office of the Tax Assessor. This ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties related to assessing and appraising property for taxation purposes. This person will also collect extensive data, such as taking physical measurements of all the buildings on the property, interviewing owners to gather information, creating reports, and performing routine clerical work.

Examples of Duties
Job Duties:

Fieldwork, which includes conducting physical inspections of buildings and property valuations.
Interview owners to gather property information, such as the date of construction, the type of construction work, and existing permits.
Creates reports of each property visit; thus, Assessors may evaluate the property.
Records permits for the renovations and construction of buildings.
Researches information related to the property for any subject to inspections.
Assists in the preparation and completion of tax assessor forms.
Prepares and maintains property records for each parcel of property in the tax district.
Receives, screens, reviews, and verifies documents.
Performs other tasks as needed.
*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in field investigation, including gathering significant data and compiling data into meaningful reports.
Required License: Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information
This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.