Field Inspector

Display Artprojects; Franklin, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Franklin is seeking a field inspector under the Assessor’s Office to perform measurement and inspection of buildings and collect appraisal data. This role requires meeting with property owners, describing assessment processes, and supporting annual reassessments.

Responsibilities include measuring structures, verifying farmland qualifications, and conducting residential inspections in varying weather. Evening and weekend work may be required to complete assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with property owners to arrange measurement and inspection of buildings.
• Inspect farming operations to determine Farmland Assessment qualifications.
• Re-measure homes at resale and conduct annual reassessments.
• Work evenings and Saturdays as required.
• Perform data entry and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fairness & impartiality

Measurement skills

Public interaction

Verbal reasoning

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four-year college degree preferred

Tools

Tablet

Tape measure

Job description

• Posted Date: 02/13/2026 8:30 AM

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under supervision of the Assessor, this position is responsible for inspection and measurement of buildings as well as other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under supervision of the Assessor and/or Deputy Assessor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with property owners in a friendly but business-like manner, to arrange measurement and inspection of buildings, to observe farming operations, and collection of property appraisal data, at the same time explaining the functions of the Assessor’s Office.
• Inspect farming operations to determine qualifications under the Farmland Assessment Laws of the State of New Jersey.
• Inspection and re-measuring of homes at time of resale.
• Inspection of homes on an ongoing basis as part of annual reassessment program.
• Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Perform all other duties, related tasks as required/assigned.
• Computer Data Entry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduation from a college or university with a four (4) year degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in Revaluation work preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have a personality that will create a favorable impression of fairness and impartiality on those persons visiting the Assessor’s office or those met while making field inspections.
• Must possess ability to correctly measure buildings, land, and all other real estate commonly subject to assessment by the Assessor’s Office.
• Ability to read and interpret tax maps, surveyor’s maps and instruments of conveyance of property as used in the Assessor’s office.
• Ability to deal effectively with public and personnel calmly, tactfully and courteously.
• Reasoning and verbal ability to comprehend interpret and applies contexts of law, rulings and procedures and to understand instructions of the supervisor.
• Perceptual speed and numbers facility to review records and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Dependability and attentiveness in preparing, monitoring and reviewing records.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Tablet, tape measure, flashlights and other tools and/or equipment used to evaluate property characteristics for valuation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work outdoors, traveling between residential and commercial properties to verify data, take photographs, and assess structural changes.
• The employee is often required to work in varied weather conditions, including extreme heat/cold.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects.
• This position requires physical stamina to climb, stand and walk in the performance of duties in all weather conditions and no physical impairment limiting ability to perform all duties.
• Employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENETICS, DISABILITY, AGE OR VETERAN STATUS.

THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of NJ State, County and Local government must reside in the State of New Jersey unless exempted under law.