Chief Assessor
CurrentPlan, direct and evaluate work performance; ensures accuracy and conformity to assessment law and office procedures; prepares office procedures for assessors and instructs subordinates in their use.Understand the laws, rules, regulations and court decisions affecting the appraisal of all types of property.Apply appraisal principles and techniques in the valuation of real property. Interpret data and apply statistical techniques to all types of property appraisals.Set policy for Assessors.Use, understand, and navigate the assessor’s automated tax system (CAMA) and other computerized programs used for research, reporting, and valuation.Maintain accurate records for properties that are in the PURTA program. Also, explaining to taxpayers, taxing authorities and governmental agencies the PURTA policies and procedures.The ability to relate both orally and in writing (e-mail) to someone that doesn’t understand the assessment practices and law.Answer questions and concerns to Veterans. Maintain Veteran exemption file.Review appraisal reports for Court appeals when needed.Ability to read metes and bounds description of properties. Continue to build upon the existing Geographical Information System (GIS) to make available accurate and detailed information for the assessment function.Attends continuing educational classes to maintain state required certifications and to obtain further and more in-depth knowledge above and beyond the requirements of the State of Pennsylvania.