Order#: NY1515903
Town Assessor

The Town of Irondequoit is looking to fill the position of Sole Appointed Assessor. Assessors are appointed to a six (6) year term of office by the Town Board and must meet minimum qualifications as established by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Services. An appointed Assessor must also comply with the applicable continuing education requirements set forth by New York State. This appointment will serve the remainder of the vacated term expiring September 30, 2025.

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, administers, and provides overall supervision of property appraisal programs for assessment purposes; ensures adherence to Real Property Tax Law; maintains appropriate level of qualified staff to ensure work is completed to achieve overall department goals. Organizes, plans, and directs the activities of field assessment personnel. Supervises the preparation of the assessment roll and the maintenance of assessment records. Supervises and participates in the preparation of a record file of all real properties. Schedules, assigns, supervises and evaluates support staff. Responds to inquiries regarding assessed valuation. Reviews deeds for accuracy in property and deed descriptions. Administers the effects of changing property boundaries of existing parcels. Attends grievance hearings and makes comments to the Board of Assessment Review regarding appeals of assessed valuation and administrates the Boards determinations. Represents the Town in defending assessments appealed to the appropriate court and State Tax Commission. Administers and enforces the real property tax exemption programs. Communicates with the Town Board, Monroe County Director of Real Property Tax Service, school districts, planning boards, zoning boards and the Town Attorney.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State.

SEND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND LETTER OF INTEREST TO: TOWN OF IRONDEQUOIT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 1280 TITUS AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14617