Posting number: 147
Department: Tax Assessor Office
Job classification: Assessing Aide
Posting type: Open
Categories: Tax Administration
Department: Office of Tax Assessor
Division: Tax Assessor
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Management: Union
Workweek: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits packages are available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.
The City of Jersey City is looking for a qualified, dynamic, and experienced Assessing Aide for the Office of the Tax Assessor. This ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties related to assessing and appraising property for taxation purposes. This person will also collect extensive data, such as taking physical measurements of all the buildings on the property, interviewing owners to gather information, creating reports, and performing routine clerical work.
*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in field investigation, including gathering significant data and compiling data into meaningful reports.
Required License: Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.
The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.
The City of Jersey City was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1820. Known as America’s Golden Door, Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey and one of the most diverse cities, if not the most diverse, in the entire country. As an employer, the City of Jersey City strives to lead the public sector in innovative, ethical best practices in a way that honors and respects Jersey City’s roots while decidedly moving it towards its ever brighter, prosperous future.
Our positions range from public safety positions within the emergency services and police and fire divisions (both civilian and non-civilian) to seasonal and full-time work at the City’s parks and recreation facilities, all the way to positions within the skilled trades and professional sector (law, health, finance, accounting, communications and information technology). And with everything from entry level to middle and senior-level management positions, we are always looking for more well-qualified personnel to join us!
Be a part of the team that helps run this great city by joining the more than 3,000 employees working together to serve our residents in the best way possible. With excellent benefits, a strong, unionized workforce and a management team, City Council and Mayor all working towards growth and improvement, Jersey City is the ideal place to start, continue or grow your career. If you love Jersey City, come work for Jersey City!
Please visit http: www.jerseycitynj.gov/ for information on current job listings, municipal services, permits, licenses, and records.
