City Assessor

IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CITY ASSESSOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FILING FOR OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 3118 OR 4028. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR YOUR PROOF OF FILING FOR EXAM NO. 3118 OR 4028. 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 is responsible for valuing more than one million properties in 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, performing property assessment work in the Field Valuation Unit. The selected candidates will be required to physically examine and assess properties for tax purposes using the three approaches to value real property: income, cost and sales. Reporting to the Supervising Assessor, duties and responsibilities include: Performing field inspections. Collecting data on each parcel assigned to them, 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. 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.

CITY ASSESSOR (I,II,IIIA,IIIB) - 40202

Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in real estate work involving the valuation of real property such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like. To be credited the experience must have been primarily gained in the performance of one or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation of comparable sales analysis reports, preparation of signed valuation or appraisal estimates or reports using cost, income or market data approaches to value. Mere listing of real property for potential sale, or preparation of asking prices for real estate for potential sale, using multiple listing reports or other published asking prices is not qualifying experience. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time experience in real estate work involving the valuation of real property as described in “1” above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in real estate involving the valuation of real property as described in “1” above. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of satisfactory full-time related experience. For Positions Requiring State Board Certification A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full‑time experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as assessor, appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like. To be credited the experience must have been primarily gained in the performance of one or more of the following tasks: collection and recording of property inventory data, preparation of comparable sales analysis reports, preparation of signed valuation or appraisal estimates or reports using cost, income or market data approaches to value. Mere listing of real property for potential sale, or preparation of asking prices for real estate for potential sale, using multiple listing reports or other published asking prices is not qualifying experience. Graduation from an accredited two‑year college and three years of the experience described in paragraph “1” above. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of the experience described in paragraph “1” above. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. A written commitment from the county director that the county will provide training in assessment administration, approved by the State Board, within a six‑month period may be substituted for six months of the required experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least 18 months of satisfactory full‑time related experience. Preferred Skills Successful completion of IAAO courses 101 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, and IAAO 102 Income Approach to Valuation or equivalent. Providing a strong basis for understanding cost and depreciation concepts used for valuation of REUC properties. 18 months’ experience as an Assistant City Assessor or similar experience in real estate property valuation, or appraisal work. 55a Program 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. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Equal Opportunity Statement The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Pay: $81,877.00 – $81,877.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Department of Finance