Assessor - Tax Assessment

US Lawns; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

US Lawns is seeking an employee to gather data and make determinations on base year value and conduct specialized assessments for Cumberland County properties. You will perform inspections, update the CAMA system, and review deeds and ownership changes.

The role requires PA real estate/tax knowledge, CPE certification or plan to obtain it, and a valid PA driver’s license. You will interact with the Board of Assessment Appeals and handle property tax data integrity daily.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Use of personal car is required; mileage is reimbursed according to IRS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on site property inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, exempt construction and improvements.
• Review deed outliers and update the CAMA system with new data.
• Appraise properties at base year value and record ownership changes.
• Conduct annual inspections and process deeds and address changes into CAMA.
• Represent the Assessment office before the Board of Assessment Appeals.
• Analyze sales and market data and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Data gathering

Inspections

Property appraisal

Research

Education

High school diploma

CPE certification

Tools

CAMA system

Job description

Job Description

Department: Tax Administration

Sub-Department: Tax Assessment

Pay Grade: 108

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time

Reports to: Assessor Supervisor

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 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.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

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