Tax Assessor

Salary: $90,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annually
Location : 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04120
Department: Administration
Division: Tax Assessor's Office
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Tax Assessor to perform all duties and responsibilities as required by applicable statutes of the State of New Jersey and regulations of appropriate officials of the State of New Jersey and the Atlantic County. The Atlantic City Tax Assessor shall hold a tax assessor certificate provided for in P.L.1967, c.44 (C. 54:1-35.25 et seq.) and will ensure that all properties in the City of Atlantic City are assessed for the purpose of real property taxation.

Examples of Duties
• Determining taxable value of all property in the taxing district.
• Estimating property value by utilizing the Cost, Sales and Income Approaches to value.
• Location and ownership of all real property in the taxing district; listing and describing property in a manner as prescribed by the Division of Taxation.
• Preparing and defending Tax Appeals, including appearances at the County Tax Board and State Tax Court.
• Performing interior and exterior property inspections, for tax appeals and to update the Property Record Card.
• Reviewing and interpreting architectural and engineering plans and producing drawn to scale diagrams.
• Inspecting new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values when necessary.
• Making all appraisals of property for municipal tax purpose.
• Preparing the tax list and duplicate as required by law.
• Maintaining and updating adequate assessment records of every parcel of real property assessed or exempted to ensure accuracy.
• Maintaining commercial valuation and the Chapter 91 income and expense database.
• Processing deeds to maintain and accurately update all ownership changes of real estate.
• Keeping current on market trends, including sales, market rent and cost data.
• Having custody of and maintaining an up-to-date City of Atlantic City Tax Map and providing for the recording thereon of all changes in ownership or character of the property.
• Sub-Divisions - Assigning Block and Lot numbers and valuation of newly created lot(s).
• Reviewing copies of construction permits and valuation for Added and Omitted Assessments.
• Filing of the Added Assessment List.
• Maintaining up-to-date Added and Omitted Assessment records.
• Deductions - Reviewing applications for qualification, pursuant to NJ State Statutes of Veteran, widow, senior or disabled.
• Exempt Properties - Every third year reviewing all exempt properties and obtaining updated information to ensure qualification.
• Chapter 75 - Overseeing that assessment notification post cards are mailed annually on or before February 1st of the tax year.
• Supervising employees within the Tax Assessors office.
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing with other departments.
• Attending various meetings and training, as required.
• Responding to requests for information from the general public and explaining assessed values to property owners and defending appealed assessments at public hearings.
• Fulfilling of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
• Attend Mayor and Council meetings and be proficient in the use of various related computer programs (MODIV, CAMA, etc.).
• Performing other duties, as required to ensure efficient operation of the department.

Typical Qualifications
Must have a valid Certified Tax Assessor Certificate from the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation.
• Must have experience/knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Appeal Filing System, Tax Board Portal, GIS Mapping, BRT, Microsystems and MOD IV.
• Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license with satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Knowledge of New Jersey State and municipal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding tax assessments.
• Knowledge of building construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures in assessing real property.
• Knowledge of contemporary office practices and procedures and basic office software products.
• Knowledge of the form/content of building plans, including ability to read plans and property deeds.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, problem-solving, math and computer skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to analyze/interpret applicable laws and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports.
• Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to attend night meetings and work extended hours, as needed and/or required.
• Ability to communicate effectively either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with the general public, City employees, department heads, and municipal officials.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to function efficiently within a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Physical ability to inspect properties.
The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Various Voluntary Benefits