Assessor

important note

only candidates who have a permanent city assessor civil service title will be considered for an interview. Please include your employee identification number (ein) when applying and indicate if you are a permanent city assessor.

nyc department of finance (dof) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

dof's property valuation and tax mapping (pvtm) is responsible for valuing more than one million properties within the city and overseeing assessments and valuations in a fair and equitable manner. The valuations enable the efficient and effective collection of property tax revenues for new york city.

an excellent opportunity is available in the property division to serve as a city assessor level iiia performing property assessment work in the property condo, errors, remissions (cer) unit.

the selected candidate will be responsible for physically examining and assessing properties for tax purposes using the three approaches to value real property: income, cost, and sales. At this level the selected candidate will be assigned the most complex (in terms of square footage, highest value and mixed-use) properties throughout the five boroughs. Assignments at this tier level include properties in areas that are the least stable and require great attention to changing economic conditions.

reporting to the manhattan senior supervising assessor, duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• performing field inspections.
• collecting data on each parcel assigned, including new buildings, alterations, demolitions, and map changes.
• analyzing income and expense data, leases, and construction costs.
• interpreting maps, surveys, building plans, drawings, and photographs to determine value.
• prepare required documentation to support and/justify assessments at the administrative appeal level.

additional information:

• in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the united states and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• this position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the remote work pilot program agreed between the city and the collective bargaining unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
• applicants must be current with nys required certification courses.

• at least 12 months' experience as a city assessor level 2 performing property valuation work in the property division.
• experience using digital tax maps.
• experience in researching and analyzing data to process remissions requested by law department, tax commission, courts, and department of finance.
• experience in reviewing and processing condo amendments.
• experience researching, analyzing, and processing of cers in the new system.
• experience with basic computer systems, such as microsoft word and excel.

this position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a program.

as a prospective employee of the city of new york, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment…