Welcome to Onveon.Com
Connect With Your Future.®
Online Education Browse By Area of Study Browse By Degree Type Careers Resources Video
TRUSTe Certified

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
AddThis Social Bookmark Button


Career Typical Tasks

Daily Tasks
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions.
Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.
Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.
Determine taxability and value of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Hire staff members.
Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
Issue notices of assessments and taxes.
Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Provide sales analyses to be used for equalization of school aid.
Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.
Serve on assessment review boards.
Write and submit appraisal and tax reports for public record.

Daily Work Activities
Follow contract, property, or insurance laws.
Follow tax laws or regulations.
Appraise value of real estate.
Compute taxes.
Compute financial data.
Understand property documents.
Use computers to enter, access and retrieve financial data.
Direct serving of legal documents.
Compile data for financial reports.
Prepare financial reports.
Prepare tax reports.
Appraise, evaluate, or inventory real property or equipment.
Explain government laws or regulations.
Inspect property.

Other Work Activities
Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with Persons Outside OrganizationCommunicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording InformationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Interacting With ComputersUsing computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleAssessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Processing InformationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
     Schools Offering Degrees for
Assessors
Get Info From NYU School of Continuing EducationNYU School of Continuing EducationCampusNew York, NY 10003
Get Info From Ohio Business CollegeOhio Business CollegeCampusLorain, OH 44055
Get Info From Ohio Business CollegeOhio Business CollegeCampusSandusky, OH 44870
Get Info From Northwestern Business College - Southwestern CampusNorthwestern Business College - Southwestern CampusCampusBridgeview, IL 60455
Get Info From Northwestern Business CollegeNorthwestern Business CollegeCampusChicago, IL 60630
Get Info From Fremont CollegeFremont CollegeCampusCerritos, CA 90703
Get Info From Ohlone CollegeOhlone CollegeCampusFremont, CA 94539
Get Info From Marylhurst UniversityMarylhurst UniversityCampusMarylhurst, OR 97036

Related Careers

Career Assessment

Launch the Career Assessment Tool Career
Assessment

Want to take a fresh look at which careers best fit your skills and interests? Wonder if your current career is a good fit for you, or if it is time for a career reboot? Invest 15 minutes of your time and get priceless insight into which careers are best for you.

The Onveon Career Assessment Tool is brought to you through a collaborative process involving Onveon.com, Education Counseling Professsionals, Psychologists, Government Agencies, Colleges, Universities and Vocational Schools. It will reveal the careers that will keep you satisfied in the long run and will assist you in connecting with the right education and training to reach your goals.


Related Videos

More Videos

 Onveon powers school directory listings for: