07/23/2025
Help Wanted;
Job Title
Assessor - Town of Galen
Municipality/County
Town of Galen - Wayne County
Salary Range or Hourly Rate
Salary Negotiable
IAO Preferred? No
Contact Name Norma Lancaster
E-mail [email protected]
Phone Number 3159237259
Address Street Address: 6 S Park St
City: Clyde
State / Province: NY
Postal / Zip Code: 14433
Qualifications Needed
The Town of Galen is accepting applications for a part-time position of Town Assessor. Successful candidates must possess minimum qualification standards for appointed assessor. Assessors must complete the Basic certification training program within three years of beginning an initial term of office. The Town Assessor values property for taxation within the Town of Galen and performs all other functions of an Assessor pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Assessor attends town board meetings and works with other department heads in town government to ensure compliance with the Real Property Tax Law and the Town of Galen.
Certification Needed
In Accordance with Part 8188 of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services, the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services must approve the application of a candidate for Assessor prior to appointment. No person may be appointed Assessor until the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services has determined he/she is qualified. A copy of the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services qualification determination letter must be received prior to the appointment taking effect. For more information on the minimum qualifications for this position, visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/training/qualcert/index.htm
Brief Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional work in the valuation for assessment of real property for tax purposes and the preparation of an annual assessment roll in municipalities. Work is performed under the general direction of the municipal legislator or the appointing authority. Routine travel is a requirement. Supervision is exercised over the work of appraisal and clerical staff. Advisory service is available from the County Director of Real Property Tax Services and the State Board of Equalization and Assessment. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Annually values and revalues each parcel of real property; Utilizes and maintains current tax maps and appraisal cards; May seek county advisory services in determining values of certain parcels; Attends all hearings of the Board of Assessment Review; Makes changes in assessments in accordance with law as directed by the Board of Assessment Review; Attends the public examination of the tentative assessment roll at times prescribed by law; Receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Board of Assessment Review; Prepares reports of assessment activities as required by the appointing authority or the State Board of Equalization and Assessment; Provides school districts within the assessing unit a copy of the current pertinent portion of the assessment roll; Supervises and trains appraisal staff members in the techniques of appraisal and assessment; Reviews and makes determinations with respect to applications for tax exemptions. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of making an appraisal of types of real property which 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; good knowledge of laws governing the valuation and assessment of real property; good knowledge of deeds and related records; ability to make and review arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, municipal officials and the Assessment Review Board; ability to plan, work and supervise the work of others; integrity; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Deadline to apply
Until Filled
Persons in New York State who wish to become appointed assessors, county RPT directors, and/or real property appraisers must satisfy certain minimum qualification standards as specified by 20 NYCRR 8188. These persons must also become certified for these positions by completing a basic training prog...
