Assessors

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Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Assessors spend a lot of their time Getting Information. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, and Written Comprehension. Assessors are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, and Clerical and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Getting Information

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Processing Information

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Analyzing Data or Information

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Documenting/Recording Information

Performing Administrative Activities

Interacting With Computers

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Scheduling Work and Activities

Thinking Creatively

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Performing General Physical Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Developing and Building Teams

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Handling and Moving Objects

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Coaching and Developing Others

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Training and Teaching Others

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Staffing Organizational Units

Assisting and Caring for Others

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Selling or Influencing Others

Controlling Machines and Processes

Abilities

Near Vision

Oral Expression

Deductive Reasoning

Written Comprehension

Oral Comprehension

Speech Recognition

Category Flexibility

Information Ordering

Number Facility

Speech Clarity

Mathematical Reasoning

Written Expression

Inductive Reasoning

Far Vision

Fluency of Ideas

Problem Sensitivity

Selective Attention

Originality

Perceptual Speed

Flexibility of Closure

Time Sharing

Speed of Closure

Trunk Strength

Visualization

Depth Perception

Visual Color Discrimination

Finger Dexterity

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Memorization

Hearing Sensitivity

Gross Body Coordination

Control Precision

Auditory Attention

Extent Flexibility

Stamina

Multilimb Coordination

Manual Dexterity

Gross Body Equilibrium

Dynamic Strength

Static Strength

Speed of Limb Movement

Spatial Orientation

Interests

Conventional

Enterprising

Investigative

Realistic

Social

Artistic

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Mathematics

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

English Language

Law and Government

Building and Construction

Administration and Management

Economics and Accounting

Communications and Media

Education and Training

Geography

Public Safety and Security

Design

Personnel and Human Resources

Transportation

Sales and Marketing

Psychology

Production and Processing

Telecommunications

History and Archeology

Wages

Nevada

$79,150

California

$67,700

Connecticut

$65,730

Alaska

$64,920

New Jersey

$63,100

Washington

$61,420

Hawaii

$58,090

New Hampshire

$57,370

New York

$57,300

Delaware

$55,440

Oregon

$53,480

Massachusetts

$53,310

Rhode Island

$52,820

Colorado

$50,360

Illinois

$50,340

Wisconsin

$50,210

Maine

$49,820

Minnesota

$49,760

Arizona

$49,560

Virginia

$49,410

Michigan

$48,900

Iowa

$48,150

Texas

$48,010

Wyoming

$47,990

Maryland

$47,950

Utah

$47,740

Ohio

$47,210

Kentucky

$45,870

Florida

$45,420

Tennessee

$45,390

North Carolina

$45,300

Kansas

$44,000

North Dakota

$42,570

Pennsylvania

$41,970

Missouri

$41,970

Montana

$41,960

Georgia

$41,420

South Carolina

$40,300

Idaho

$40,030

New Mexico

$37,890

Nebraska

$37,550

South Dakota

$37,150

Vermont

$36,700

West Virginia

$35,830

Indiana

$35,770

Oklahoma

$35,320

Mississippi

$35,080

Louisiana

$32,010

Arkansas

$29,760

Puerto Rico

$27,220

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Speaking

Writing

Active Listening

Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making

Persuasion

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Monitoring

Complex Problem Solving

Negotiation

Time Management

Systems Analysis

Coordination

Quality Control Analysis

Management of Personnel Resources

Learning Strategies

Instructing

Systems Evaluation

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Operations Analysis

Troubleshooting

Management of Financial Resources

Programming

Science

Management of Material Resources

Work Values

Independence

Support

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Achievement

Work Styles

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Self Control

Stress Tolerance

Independence

Cooperation

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability/Flexibility

Initiative

Concern for Others

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Innovation

Leadership

Social Orientation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Telephone

Contact With Others

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With External Customers

Frequency of Decision Making

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Freedom to Make Decisions

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Structured versus Unstructured Work

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Letters and Memos

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Electronic Mail

Physical Proximity

Time Pressure

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Sitting

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Degree of Automation

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Consequence of Error

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Level of Competition

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Public Speaking

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Duration of Typical Work Week

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Work Schedules

Exposed to High Places

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Radiation

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Telephone

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Electronic Mail

Time Pressure

Letters and Memos

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Contaminants

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Under Cover

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Deal With External Customers

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Radiation

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Outdoors, Under Cover

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Public Speaking

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Electronic Mail

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Walking and Running

Letters and Memos

Spend Time Standing

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Frequency of Decision Making

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Letters and Memos

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Public Speaking

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Time Pressure

Electronic Mail

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Under Cover

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Decision Making

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to High Places

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Telephone

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Frequency of Decision Making

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Time Pressure

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Contaminants

Public Speaking

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Under Cover

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Time Pressure

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Under Cover

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Letters and Memos

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Electronic Mail

Frequency of Decision Making

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to Radiation

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.

Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.

Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.

Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.

Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.

Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.

Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.

Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.

Issue notices of assessments and taxes.

Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.

Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.

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.

- Importance Supplemental-

Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.

Write and submit appraisal and tax reports for public record.

Serve on assessment review boards.

Hire staff members.

Provide sales analyses to be used for equalization of school aid.

Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.

- Relevance of Task Core-