Assessment Aide/ Technician II

Please review the City of Middletown's Application Instructions as your application constitutes as part of the examination process. 

The purpose of this position is to perform technical assessment work in verifying ownership, transferring distribution of real estate and granting exemptions, and to provide technical assistance to the public.  The position is responsible for supervising departmental staff.  The work is performed under the direction of the Tax Assessor.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Maintains computer quality data appraisal system; maintains Computer Assisted Mass Assessment system.
• Examines all land record documents recorded in City/Town Clerk’s office; reviews and selects documents for changes; updates records to show new parcels and splits.
• Assesses motor vehicles for Grand Lists and supplemental Grand List.  Prepares business personal Property Grand List.  Processes and mails declarations.
• Grants adjustments on assessments as necessary. Processes corrections. Sends notices of change in assessment.
• Provides technical assistance to visitors and the public; assists the elderly and other people in filing for tax exemptions.   Assists the public with maps and records. Makes copies of maps and records and collects fees.
• Receives information on real estate, personal property and motor vehicles; coordinates record keeping functions.  Maintains current sales information.
• Prepares a variety of reports from original data or draft copies. Assesses information and mails notices.  
• Maintains confidential data.
• Performs typing, data entry and filing assignments; maintains files and databases.
• Prepares worklists for personal property lists.
• Processes purchase orders; pays bills; maintains and records proceeds from copy machine.
• Supervises work performed by full time and part time clerical staff.  Distributes work assignments amongst staff.  Trains and instructs departmental personnel.
• Assists Fire District Collectors with Grand Lists including additions and corrections.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

An Associates Degree in business, financial management or closely related field and one year of related experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.   Position requires the ability to obtain Assessment Administration IA and Assessment Valuation IB certifications within two years of appointment, which may be extended by the City.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Requires the ability to perform mid level of data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise.  Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives. 
• Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome. Requires the ability to act as a lead person.
• Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such as financial statements, personal property forms, tax bills, technical operating manuals, databases, land records, declarations, invoices, applications, reports, notices, handbooks, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
•  Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Tax Assessor and all department personnel, other City departments, attorneys, title searchers, appraisers, realtors, elderly and disabled customers, state departments and agencies, taxpayers and the public 

Mathematical Ability

• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra. 

 Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to operate, calibrate, tune and synchronize, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines and/or related materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as rapid keyboard use.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five to ten pounds. 
• Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. 

Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to work under safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses a very limited risk of injury.

 The City of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $51,834 - $76,794