Job Description 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.
Position Information: Starting Salary: $24.06 an hour / $46,917.00 annually
Classification: Assessor
Position Code : AS3011
5-Factor Grade: 108
Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2 week pay period
Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.
Responsibilities 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).
Qualifications EDUCATION/TRAINING:
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. Company Description Mission Statement: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.
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Benefits Medical Benefits: Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance Health Savings Account Wellness program with wellness incentives Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance United Concordia Dental Insurance Retirement Benefits: County Retirement Pension 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax Fully vested after 5 years of credited service Normal Retirement Options: Age 55 with 20 years of credited service Age 60 with any amount of credited service Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan Military Time Buy Back Options Paid Time Off: Vacation 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt) Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service Personal 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date Sick 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date 12 Paid County Holidays No waiting period to receive paid holidays Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met Employee Assistance Program Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance
