ASSESSOR I, REAL PROPERTY
Recruitment #21-003310-0016
Department | DAT Real Property Valuation |
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Date Opened | 12/1/2021 10:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 12/15/2021 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $39,768.00 - $47,578 year with potential growth to $62,882.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Shernikia Dennis |
Work Location |
Dorchester
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
An Assessor I, Real Property is the entry level of work performing real property assessments. Employees learn to appraise residential real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes. Employees in this classification do not supervise. *Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.
Strong mathematical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel would be used to perform the duties of this position listed below:
Learns to inspect real property to determine the appraisal value.
Learns to analyze existing market data and to apply standard appraisal procedures to determine the value of land or buildings.
Learns to prepare, present, and defend determinations of value at all levels of the appeal process.
Learns to determine the value of auxiliary items to the property, such as but not limited to: paving, underground utilities, outdoor lighting, and landscaping.
Learns to appraise and record costs relating to the physical condition of the property, and to the depreciation, and economic or functional obsolescence of real property.
Learns to record technical details of the property which may affect costs, such as but not limited to: size of the building; specifications, grade and quality of construction materials; type, grade and quality of building facilities, mechanical equipment, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical systems, and other structural components.
Learns to determine building cost estimates based on analysis of building construction costs reported by contractors or property owners.
Learns to review land records to determine legal title to the property.
Learns to record and plot deed descriptions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Note: Candidates may substitute additional appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant coursework in Math, Engineering, Business, Real Estate.
Appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
A license in one of the following: Real Estate Sales License, Real Estate Broker License, or Appraiser License.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.
2. Upon appointment to positions, employees in this classification that possess a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell insurance, will be required to put the license in an "Inactive" status.
3. Employees in this classification are prohibited from participating in any outside activity, including private appraisals, which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Director of the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.