ASSESSOR (PROVISIONAL) ASSESSMENT & TAXATION

ASSESSOR (PROVISIONAL) ASSESSMENT & TAXATION

Salary

$63,264.00 - $72,963.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

ASSESSMENT

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An Assessor is responsible for the evaluating/appraising of real property to obtain basic data for determinations of valuation for tax purposes. Work involves the reviewing of property values and recommending assessments by comparing sales and physical information of similar properties for residential, small industrial and trade establishments. Incumbents are allowed considerable latitude in the planning and carrying out of individual assignments and in accordance with prescribed formula covering tax evaluation. Supervision is received from the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation or a designee and incumbents may supervise personnel assigned.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Conducts field visits of real property, i.e. residential, small industrial and trade establishments inspecting interior and exterior and recording pertinent data on field records cards;

• utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards;
• prepares rough drawings of outline and perimeter of buildings;
• measures exterior of building, houses or other structures in order to determine constructed square footage, story heights and the like;

Abstracts data from plans and specifications for new construction and alterations;

• checks buildings for any changes and corrects assessments accordingly,
• reports discrepancies in records of location, topography, condition, site characteristics and improvements;

Performs preliminary field investigations of grievances for reduction to assessments;

• receives complaints and advises with the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation on disposition of said complaints;

Prepares reports of assessments activities as requested;

Maintains necessary records on labor, material and building costs and other pertinent data;

Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemption;

Assists in making mathematical computations on assessment ro1ls;

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

PROMOTIONAL:

Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Assessment and Taxation as an Assistant to the

Assessor or Real Property Appraiser for one year.

OPEN COMPETITIVE:

(A) Bachelors Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, and one year of full-time experience in an occupation involving real estate estimating or appraisal work, building construction estimating or appraisal work, or as a Real Estate Broker.*

OR

(B) Associates Degree from a junior college or technical institute accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary, and three years of full-time experience in an occupation involving real estate estimating or appraisal work, building construction estimating or appraisal work, or as a Real Estate Broker.*

OR

(C) Graduation from high school, GED or Equivalency Diploma and possession of a current valid State Certified General Appraiser certification, State Certified Residential Appraiser Certification, State Licensed Residential Appraisal License or as a Real Estate Broker* and three years of full-time experience in an occupation involving real estate estimating or appraisal work, building construction estimating or appraisal work;

OR

(D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of (A) thru (C).

Special Requirement:

Possession of a current NYS Drivers License and access to a motor vehicle at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

• NOTE
• Applicants qualifying with a State Certified General Appraiser certification, State Certified

Residential Appraiser Certification, State Licensed Residential Appraisal License or as a Real

Estate Broker must present proof of same at time of filing application.

• Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.
• Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

.

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of making an appraisal of types of real property that are regularly sold;

Good knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of real property valuation and assessment;

Good knowledge of residential and commercial building construction methods, materials and their costs;

Ability to make and review arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy;

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with general public and officials;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo