Data Collection Specialist

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DATA COLLECTION SPECIALIST- ASSESSORS OFFICE GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs field inspection and data collection work essential to new growth capture, valuation accuracy, and cyclical compliance. This position ensures that property data reflects current market conditions and physical characteristics in accordance with standards set by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Provide administrative and technical support to the Chief Assessor and the Board of Assessors.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Assessor. In the absence or under the direction of the Chief Assessor work is performed under the direction of the Assistant Assessor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Field review of building permits for a variety of property uses.

Conduct sale review inspections:

Verify sale information, property characteristics, condition and quality. Review and update data based on yearly change report(s) Assist with cyclical inspections program in accordance with Department of Revenue regulations. Conduct field review of land changes, parcel splits and merges. Work directly with GIS coordinator to maintain online database. Ensure overall data accuracy and quality control. Complete field visits for property record discrepancies and structural data inconsistencies. Related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

An advanced knowledge of the more specialized and/or technical activities. Knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to the assessment of property, such as local, social and economic factors affecting property values. Considerable skill in dealing tactfully and courteously with property owners and the public. Maintains effective working relationship with co-workers in office and those employed at Department of Revenue. An in-depth understanding of the department?s interrelationship with other departments and other municipalities. Knowledge of and proficiency in use of personal computers and various software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in business, economics, public administration or a related field plus three years? professional experience in the following fields: assessing data collection, appraising, construction, and/or real estate. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Possession of or willingness to obtain the Massachusetts Accredited Assessors certification. Valid Driver?s License.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills The physical demands of the position are in the moderate range. Regularly required to be sedentary, standing, or sitting while in an office setting with intermittent walking, crouching, stooping, bending and reaching. Able to lift up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above. Ability to access all such sites which includes driving to site. Minimal physical effort generally required in performing administrative inspection duties and moderate physical effort required when conducting field inspections during all types of weather conditions. Motor Skills The work requires motor skills for activities such as keyboarding, filing, moving objects and using a variety of office equipment and the ability to handle and manipulate small items. Visual Skills Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes. Active Filters Data Collection Specialist Westfield, MA Clear All Apply