TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Assists in the evaluation of all types of real estate, reviews appraisals with department head, and makes preliminary determinations for assessment purposes; Performs field checks to assist in the assessment of real property; Maintains records and prepares correspondence and reports relating to tax exemptions; Answers correspondence regarding departmental programs, goals and objectives; Enters change s in assessment rolls and advises other departments of changes which have occurred; May attend seminars and represent department at meetings concerning real property equalization and assessment; May attend to the public examination of the tentative assessm ent roll at time prescribed by law; May search property records and tax maps to correctly identify parcels or portions intended for transfer of title; Prepares reports and records as required concerning field assessment work; Enters and retrieves informati on in an automated information system; Performs related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the theory, principals and practices of real property appraisal and assessment; Working knowledge of deeds and related property records; Ability to make and review arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, Ability to maintain records and to prepar e periodic reports on such records; Integrity, initiative, good judgment, tact and courtesy; Assessment Aide -CSC 3 -30-22 Final Page 2 of 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college with an Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real estate such as assessor, appraiser, real estate broker, developer, property manager, property or building inspections, tax map development, public administration or closely related field; OR B.