Field Data Collector _ Assessor's Office

Marie-Hélène Blain Styliste; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Northumberland is seeking a Field Assessor to manage office and field duties related to the assessment of commercial and residential properties, ensuring accurate valuation, record maintenance, and compliance with data collection standards.

The role involves field inspections, data verification, interacting with property owners, and supporting the Chief Assessor and staff, with emphasis on accuracy and public service.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or GED and training in real property assessing.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and favorable driving record.
• Possession of Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Training costs reimbursed if leaving before 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and data verification for property assessments.
• Maintain property records and mapping/GIS data.
• Assist public, surveyors, lawyers with parcel and assessment questions.
• Support Chief Assessor and staff; prepare record cards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Property appraisal

Public interaction

Database maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPE certification

Job description

Amenities

The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package to employees including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement.

Description

The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package to employees including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement.

Position Summary

The Field Assessor position is responsible for office and field duties related to the assessment of both commercial and non-commercial property, taxable and exempt. This involves maintaining accurate, up-to-date, assessment valuation information, property record card maintenance, property reviews, field inspections, public and government interaction. This position is also required to abide by state Professional Code of Conduct and Data Collector Standards.

Requirements

This position primarily performs property field inspections of new construction and existing properties, verifying data, interviewing property owners, calculating land and improvement values. A list of data verification, though not all-inclusive, besides building statistics, plans and permits, also covers deed information, surveys, property locations, acreages of parcels, Mapping/GIS, and review of property information with owners, etc.

• Make all necessary changes to the assessment records, (property record card, and TMS /Transaction Management System card as required), assist the public, surveyors, lawyers, and various other customers, with parcel and/or assessment related concerns, or questions pertaining to existing and proposed parcels, county maps, including retrieval, copying, and/or faxing of property record cards, county maps, etc. as needed.
• Provide Chief Assessor with record cards and all pertinent data relating to property changes, valuations, configuration, or status. Assist Chief Assessor with appeal process as needed. Also, assist Assessment/Tax Claim Bureau staff with assessment related tasks as needed.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Chief Assessor and perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Assessor, and/or Director.

Job Requirements/Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office program products.
• Thorough knowledge of building construction, permits, plans, surveys, and other related legal documents. Above skill in appraising real property and working with various related entities.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals, percentages, and comprehend basic algebra/geometry principles.
• Reflect personal aspects of good judgement, accuracy, integrity, with respect and ability to work well with public and government entities.
• Familiarity with database maintenance.

Minimum Training & Experience

• High school diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent with some training or experience in real property assessing, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and favorable driving record.
• Possession of valid CERTIFIED PENNSYLVANIA EVALUATOR (CPE) certification, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year.
• Northumberland County will pay for certification training with the understanding agreement the employee will remain employed by the County for 3 years after training is completed. In the event the employee leaves prior to 3 years, training costs and certification costs will be reimbursed by the employee.

Employment Category

• Full Time
• Non-Exempt