Sole Assessor
The Town of Malone is seeking qualified applicants and proposals for the position of Sole Assessor. Applicants must meet minimum qualification standards as set forth in the 20 NYCRR 8188; sub section 8188-2.2 based on education and work experience, and receive the approval of the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Educational Services. This is an appointed position with a fixed 6-year term of office commencing on October 1, 2019. Salary range or hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience, and based in conjunction with the proposals received (for example: part time up to 24 hours, or full time 30+). A NYS Certified Assessor is preferred; however, consideration is also given to those engaged in the NYS Certification Program.
Brief Job Description: The Assessor will be responsible for determining real property values for approximately 5400 parcels within the Town (including Village) of Malone, such as commercial, residential, seasonal, agricultural, forest and lakefront parcels, in accordance with all applicable Statutes including, but not limited to NYS Real Property Tax Law and current New York State Office of Real Property Services (NYSORPS) Guidelines and Procedures. The successful candidate must have excellent people skills; the ability to demonstrate good organizational skills, integrity, tact, courtesy, good judgment and the ability to plan, work and supervise others; knowledge and experience in Real Property Tax law and the assessment field; effective use of computers and software; familiarity and experience with RPSV4; valuation, deeds, sales, and exemption administration; Certiorari, small claims and Board of Assessment Review proceedings, data collection, assessment roll preparation and the administrative and clerical functions associated with the office. The latest equalization rate is 82.00.
Please send Resumes/Proposals and salary requirements along with three references, and a completed Franklin County Application for Employment (which is available at the Town Clerk Office) no later than August 26, 2019, to: Malone Town Supervisor, 27 Airport Road, Malone, NY 12953. For additional information please call (518)483-1860 or email supervisor@malonetown.com. Malone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.