Assessing Aide

Department: Office of Tax Assessor Division: Tax Assessor Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Union/Management: Union Workweek: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits packages are available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more. Examples of

Duties: Fieldwork, which includes conducting physical inspections of buildings and property valuations. Interview owners to gather property information, such as the date of construction, the type of construction work, and existing permits. Creates reports of each property visit; thus, Assessors may evaluate the property. Records permits for the renovations and construction of buildings. Researches information related to the property for any subject to inspections. Assists in the preparation and completion of tax assessor forms. Prepares and maintains property records for each parcel of property in the tax district. Receives, screens, reviews, and verifies documents. Performs other tasks as needed.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in field investigation, including gathering significant data and compiling data into meaningful reports. Required License: Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License. Supplemental Information This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title. Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act. The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.

Benefits: The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits. For more information, please visit our Benefits Page.