Assessor Technician II

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible/Remote work options

Career development opportunities

Education assistance program

Longevity pay

Job summary

Bernalillo County's Assessor's Office seeks an Assessor Technician II to verify legal descriptions of real property, identify UPC codes to parcels, and update data on the Integrated Assessment System (IAS) for ownership, exemptions, sites, and changes affecting values.

Duties include assisting taxpayers with inquiries, performing clerical tasks, maintaining ownership records, tracing title chains, and ensuring accuracy of daily transactions while upholding professional standards and county

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of office/clerical experience with two (2) years in document processing.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of legal terminology related to real property transfers and exemptions.
• Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations for valuations.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verifies legal descriptions of real property and updates data in IAS.
• Identifies UPC codes to parcels and reviews related documents.
• Traces title chains to determine property ownership.
• Reviews information submitted by taxpayers for accuracy.
• Maintains property ownership information in IAS.
• Responds to inquiries in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Reviews daily transactions for quality assurance and accuracy.
• Coordinates department mail, faxes, and related communications.
• Researches appraisal records to resolve discrepancies.
• Identifies property descriptions, UPc codes, and documents for valuation input.

Skills

Office/clerical experience

English communication

Legal terminology

Mathematical calculations

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assessor Technician II

Department

Assessor

Location

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay

Probation Rate $20.14

Union Rate $20.55

Close Date

September 3, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Assessor Technician II (U) verifies legal descriptions of real property. Identifies/verifies UPC codes to parcel(s), reviews and researches a variety of legal documents to update data on Integrated Assessment System (IAS) on property ownership, exemptions, sites, and/or any changes affecting property value. Performs customer service and clerical functions to support the Assessor’s Office.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes Assessor’s coding system to identify/verify UPC number to document(s).
• Verifies legal descriptions of real property contained in deeds and other documents and compares with information on IAS/cadastral maps to identify the location of the property.
• Traces routine chains of title to determine ownership of property using coding knowledge.
• Reviews, verifies, and/or researches information submitted by taxpayers for accuracy.
• Maintains and updates property ownership information on Integrated Assessment System (IAS).
• Responds to inquiries in person, in writing, and over the telephone in a courteous and exemplary manner; provides information within scope of knowledge or refer to supervisor or other personnel as necessary.
• Reviews and verifies daily transactions for quality assurance and accuracy of prior day data entry.
• Coordinates preparation, distribution, and processing of department mail and/or faxes.
• Researches appraisal records for comparison to tax records to determine property ownership and ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct discrepancies.
• Identifies legal descriptions, UPC Codes, real and personal properties, deeds, split and combinations and various file folder documents for input relating to valuation or sale of property.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of office/clerical experience, training and/or post-secondary education with two (2) years in the area of document/form processing governed by statutes and/or strict administrative guidelines.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge legal terminology related to the transfer or real property, Assessment Appeals and Exemptions claims.
• Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations involving; pro-ration of ownership; percent of reappraisal; square footage of floor plants, area calculations of properties; costs, depreciation, replacement value and full assessed values.
• Ability to organize and schedule functions and activities in order to meet established goals
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the public, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate several activities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and learn to carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate standard office machines including typewriter, word processor, computer and multi-line telephone systems.
• Must be able to communicate in oral and written English. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All essential duties are performed indoors.
• Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
• Workers often work along with general direction from supervisors.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
• Materials and products handled include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.

*NOTE*

You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to apply knowledge of typing and general clerical work.
• Must be able to maintain high level of concentration while performing repetitious work.
• Must be able to type correspondence and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Must be able to use reason and judgment in performing duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL FUNTIONS

• Work is primarily sedentary, with opportunities to stand/walk as needed typically being available throughout the workday.
• Must be able to sit for long periods as necessary to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate occasionally.
• Must be able to work with arms bent or extended away from body or overhead and be able to push/pull with arms as needed.
• Must be able to crouch and kneel occasionally.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers in order to grasp/manipulate various equipment and materials needed to perform essential duties.
• Must be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment such as telephone, typewriter and computer.