Real Estate Assessor 3

Real Estate Assessor 3

Salary

$50,570.00 Annually

Location

Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00289E

Department

Fiscal Affairs

Division

Assessment

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Real Estate Assessor 3 is the third level position in the series of Real Estate Assessor jobs, performing real estate appraisal and assessment work determining values of land, residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial buildings, and other building and yard improvements for tax assessment purposes. This position is differentiated from related jobs in this series by the independent assignment of all property types.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to a supervisory assessment position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises limited oversight of a Real Estate Assessor 1 and 2 by assigning tasks, reviewing completed tasks, training, and orientation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Studies site, building, and other plans, specifications, and other sources to gather data required for appraisals such as zoning, size, use, location, quality of construction, depreciation, cost, income, and sales comparison data.

Makes inspections of existing, newly constructed, and partially constructed buildings, as well as vacant parcels, for the purpose of gathering assessment data. Measures, photographs, and lists data about properties.

Determines and/or verifies information on factors such as sales, size, and type of construction, including quality of workmanship and materials, land classifications, and use.

Differentiates between real and personal property for building improvements.

Reviews and analyzes information collected. Determines appraisal value of residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial, and other properties. Correlates estimates made by various recognized valuation methods including cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to arrive at a fair appraisal value.

Converses with property owners, authorized managers or agents, developers, attorneys, and others, giving information, answering questions, and resolving complaints about current assessment, appraisal techniques, and/or appraised value.

Compiles building permits, maps, aerial photography, etc. for field review.

Accepts and processes applications and amendments for Clean and Green properties. Notifies higher level personnel when violations occur. Initiates billing process via calculation of estimated rollback taxes.

Analyzes monthly sales for submission to the State Tax Equalization Board to determine the County's Common Level Ratio.

Inspects and photographs properties under appeal, reviews appraisals, and prepares data for the Revenue Appeals Board hearings.

Runs and analyzes various reports including Permit Tracking, Act Sales, Homestead/Farmstead exclusions, Exemptions, etc.

Monitors changes in laws and administers assessments pertaining to Act 319, Act 515, Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA), Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Act 4, Act 66, Act 43, Act 149, Exemptions, etc.

Completes time sheets and mileage forms for reimbursement.

Attends individual and staff meetings to determine overall work progress, particular issues requiring attention, and address staff concerns.

Provides office coverage on a rotating basis.

Attends Assessors' Association of Pennsylvania chapter meetings and/or conferences for continuing education credits.

Enters and reviews data in the assessment system, Word, Excel, Outlook, and various other programs.

Orients and trains new personnel in assessing techniques and procedures, and oversees assessors' ongoing assignments to ensure their progress and development as they gain experience in the field. Trains assessors in the field and observes activities, providing advice and assistance. Determines quantity, consistency, and quality of trainee's appraisal techniques. Reviews and corrects factual documentation and computations. Reviews trainee's valuation and determines final conclusion.

• An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

At least two (2) years of satisfactory full-time, or full time equivalent, professional experience in assessing real property involving all property types; AND

Certification as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator administered by the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; AND

Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business; employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION- As a post-offer, prerequisite for appointment, appointees must pass a motor vehicle driving record check.

RETENTION REQUIREMENTS- Recertification as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator is required every two (2) years via the accumulation of twenty-eight (28) hours of professional continuing education credits, of which seven (7) hours must on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and two (2) hours on the Assessors Certification Law, Act 28 of 1992.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of factors affecting residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial property values.

Thorough knowledge of building construction practices.

Thorough knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques used to determine shape, size, and area of structures or parcels of land.

Ability to determine property value for assessment purposes from information gathered.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the unit.

Ability to determine, secure, and apply factors affecting property values for all property types.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, property owners, and the public.

Ability to oversee the work of assessment, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in assessment or support activities.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, scanner, paper shredder, tape measure, pencil, handheld device, camera, and computerized property appraisal system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in the field.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, but may become moderate to loud in the field.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: RU-23

UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL NON-PROFESSIONAL UNIT

Updated July 2023

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouses employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employees choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Current Northampton County employees MUST detail ALL County work experience on their application. Failure to include correct work history and employment dates will result in the rejection of your application. If you need assistance with this information, please reach out to the Human Resources department BEFORE submitting your application. Please select "yes" to confirm your understanding of this requirement. If you are not a current County employee, please select "no".

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two (2) years of full time, professional work experience assessing real property of all property types? If yes, your work history section must reflect this experience to qualify.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess certification as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator administered by the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid and current drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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The Real Estate Assessor 3 position is part of the AFSCME Residual Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $24.3123 per hour ($50,570 annually) and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Northampton County

Address Human Resources Department

669 Washington Street

Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042

Phone 610-829-6382

Website http://www.norcopa.gov