Assessing Technician II

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Deputy Assessor, provide a variety of office, technical, and administrative support to the Assessing Department. This position involves complex research, records analysis, data verification, and maintenance of assessment systems and property records used in valuation and assessment administration. Work may require independent judgment, accuracy, and coordination with internal and external sources to support valuation, appeals, and departmental operations.

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Deputy Assessor

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• Obtain, review, and distribute daily documents from the District Recorder's Office; identify and route recorded instruments and related materials requiring action by appraisal, title, or assessment staff.
• Serve as a technical assistant to the title and appraisal staff by conducting research, analyzing property-related documents, updating title plant information, and interpreting records involving land title, patents, plats, easements, legal descriptions, permits, leases, and other documents affecting real property valuation and assessment administration.
• Maintain and update Assessing information in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and related databases, including sales data, building permits, deeds, plats, farm use deferment, exemptionand appeal data management and other sales data maintenance requiring accuracy, consistency, and timely processing.
• Perform technical data entry, verification, and editing functions to support appraisal staff and maintain data integrity within theCAMAdatabase,including adding listing information, resolving discrepancies,and completing assigned projects that affect valuation records.
• Research local sales and market activity; generate, track, and process sales data letters and returns; evaluate responses for completeness and route or update information for appropriate action.
• Prepare adjusted notices for mailing, process returns and assist with other bulk mailings that require accurate record selection, document handling, and follow-through.
• Prepare and provide updated maps, information overlays, and related support materials; assist with map maintenance and the organization of property-related reference materials used by assessment staff.
• Assist in the preparation of staff reports, Board of Equalization (BOE) cases, BOE proposed findingsoffact and conclusions of law, presentations for ordinances or resolutions, correspondence, and other materials requiring detailed research, organization, and technical accuracy.
• Prepare, scan, index, and digitally convert records, including classification for property file and category placement; audit records for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and consistency with department standards.
• Perform technical research, spreadsheet development, database support, records management, and file maintenance functions as required to support department operations, valuation analysis, and administrative processes.
• Update department web page content as directed and maintain accuracy of public-facing information related to assessment functions.
• Provide back-up support for administrative staff, Appraiser I, and front counter operations on an as-needed basis, including responding to public inquiries and coordinating information requests; perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in office administration, office technology or related field required. Associates degree in a business-related field is preferred.
• Strongly prefer experience in a real estate, public land agency or other entity involved with reading and comprehending user manuals, real property descriptions, maps, building characteristics and terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and use multiple software applications;
  Microsoft Word, Exceland Adobe Acrobat required , database and GISexperience preferred. Proficiency and accuracy in data entry, records maintenance, and electronic file management are required.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including copier, scanner, plotter, microfilm/microfiche reader, fax, calculator, multifunction phone, and printers.
• Basic web page content editing is preferred.

REQUIRED:

Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If a personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)

Knowledge of real estate, land records, title-related documents, construction, and building characteristics and terminology; demonstrated ability to interpret and relateavariety of real property information.

Knowledge of records management, document processing, and data maintenance practices necessary to support…