Assessment Assistant

Job Summary

This position performs specialized duties in support of assessment functions and assists in the maintenance of assessment records. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values:
Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

G1 - G5 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position. Relevant experience and skills may include:
Real Estate or Title Company experience would be preferred; however, customer service or clerical experience is acceptable. Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

• Provides public and technical customer service support; researches assessed values, map descriptions, and property ownership; provides information on assessment laws, department policies, and available programs.
• Prepares documents for archiving.
• Researches and retrieves recorded documents.
• Designs and executes routine data queries for the public; files orders for copies of tax/road maps; assists the public in the use of the computer workstation.
• Processes deeds and ownership changes; reviews for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives, researches, and processes manual and computerized address changes.
• Processes recorded plats from the Platting Division; creates accounts, transfers information, deactivates accounts, and updates ownership information.
• Processes recorded patents, contracts for sale, and terminations of contracts for sale, exemptions and waivers.
• Receives research and processes Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran tax exemption applications.
• Researches and verifies legal descriptions used on conveyances.
• Receives, verifies, approves, prepares mailings, and maintains property records for Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran tax exemptions.
• Conducts title research as needed; provides information for notifying title companies, attorneys, and other interested parties of discrepancies.
• Researches and responds to queries from appraisal staff, other Borough divisions, government offices, attorneys, the general public, and title companies.
• Writes and prepares legislation.
• Performs related duties.