A Property Appraiser or Assessor determines the value of real property, including buildings and real estate or other personal or commercial property, as the basis for determining how much tax is owed. Assesses or calculates how much tax is owed, including property tax for homes, businesses or land, income tax, or tax owed for goods traded or imported internationally.
This is a full-time bargaining unit position at $37,050.00/year, M - F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Overall Responsibilities :
To gather and evaluate property data in order to make a determination as to market value for tax purposes. Duties include, but are not limited to : Determines properties to be assessed, and prepares necessary permits, records, files and maps needed to perform assessments in the office or in the field; measures structures and assesses value of residential, industrial and commercial properties in accordance with uniform standards and regulations; maintains all documents, photographs, and files used for assessment according to established practices; interviews property owners, and explains details and results of assessments in person or on the phone; advises property owner of tax assessment procedures, policies and laws relating to assessment of real estate property for tax purposes; performs routine title search work to determine or verify ownership, location, size and value of real property.
Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
A. EDUCATION/TRAINING
High school diploma or equivalency, some computer training, and basic math skills required.
B. WORK EXPERIENCE
3 years' experience in an office environment or any acceptable combination of experience and training.
C. LICENSES REQUIRED
1. C.P.E., Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator. Must successfully complete state assessor certification within 2 years of employment and continue to maintain that certification while employed. 2. Must have valid PA driver's license. Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays. Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.
