Tax Assessor

Department:                     Tax Administration   

Sub-Department:             Tax Assessment

Pay Grade:                        108

FLSA Status:                    Non-Exempt

Employment Status:        Full Time 

Reports to:                       Chief Assessor   

Supervises:                       N/A

Job Summary:

To gather data and make determinations as to base year value and to perform specialized assessments in residential and commercial/industrial properties in Cumberland County.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Conducts on site property inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, exempt construction and improvements made to existing properties as a follow up to building permits, subdivision and appeals and update the CAMA system with new data.
• Review deed outliers.
• Appraise all properties at base year value.
• Research, verify, validate, and record ownership changes to all real estate tax parcels.
• Conduct annual inspections of all C&G & Farmland Preservation properties.
• Processes all deeds and address changes into CAMA data base.
• Represents the Assessment office before the Board of Assessment Appeals.
• Posts properties for Tax Claims.
• Analyze sales and market data including income and expense ratios.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely, courteous, and knowledgeable manner.
• Assists staff members with related job duties.
• Assists in training of new staff members.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Attends training, in-services or seminars as required to maintain Certified Pennsylvania Evaluation (CPE).

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalency, plus some training in real estate/appraisal or property taxes and some computer training required.
• Certified Pennsylvania Evaluation (CPE) certification preferred or must initiate the testing within 2 years of employment.  Successful completion of the CPE testing/certification must be completed within 3 years of employment.   
• Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Use of personal car is required; mileage is reimbursed according to IRS regulations.

Work Experience:

• 3-4 years working experience in real estate, tax assessment preferred.
• Knowledge of new and existing PA Tax Assessment laws and regulations, preferred.