ASSESSING AIDE

  DEFINITION

  Under direction, independently conducts physical inspections of 
  properties and buildings in the field; gathers and compiles 
  information to be of use to the Assessors; does related work as 
  required.

  EXAMPLES OF WORK:

  Conducts physical inspections of buildings and properties in the
  field; visits property owners.

  Takes physical measurements of all buildings on property.

  Interviews owners getting date of building, type of construction, etc.
  
  In the office, makes reports of each visit so Assessors may
  evaluate property.

  May perform routine clerical work to assess real and personal
  property.

  Records permits for the renovation and construction of buildings.

  Prepares records of appeals to county and state tax boards, 
  and checks records for the location of property.

  Answers inquiries and provides routine information pertaining 
  to tax records.

  Prepares and completes forms.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  EXPERIENCE:

  One (1) year of experience in the field investigations which
  shall have included gathering of significant data.

  LICENSE:

  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
  in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
  mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge of the proper procedures involved in gathering
  factual information and of preparing suitable reports and of
  maintaining necessary records and files.

  Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations.

  Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds.

  Ability to use tact and courtesy in making investigations.

  Ability to observe significant conditions.

  Ability to maintain suitable records and files.

  Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, 
  office, or related units.

  Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
  as acceptable forms of communication.

  Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the 
  employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
00293@
L
C
  
N/A
02
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

MER   7/30/2007