September 2008

Nassau County, New York – Office of Assessment
Chief Deputy Assessor

The Chief Deputy Assessor is appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Assessors of Nassau County. The Department of Assessment has approximately 240 full time employees with an annual budget of $16 million. Nassau County is the second largest assessing unit in New York State with over 400,000 commercial and residential properties and performs property assessments on an annual basis.

Nassau County is seeking a motivated leader willing to work in a high-profile, challenging and dynamic environment. The right candidate will be organized and proactive as well as have the proven ability to manage a large team and multiple projects simultaneously. Effective and efficient communication skills are critical. Compensation is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience and skill set.

Minimum Requirements
The Chief Deputy Assessor should meet the following minimum requirements for consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Ten years of management-level experience preferred;
• A registered professional appraiser or assessor designation or certification;
• Extensive knowledge of property tax appraisal and administration, valuation, and New York property tax laws;
• Extensive understanding of market modeling and mass appraisal;
• Proficiency with Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software, preferably Tyler Technologies’ IAS system;
• Familiarity with New York State exemptions from real property taxation;
• Experience in a large metropolitan or suburban district;
• Experience in preparing for litigation in property value appeals preferred;
• Ability to communicate well with the public, taxing entities and staff.

Job Description
Under the direction of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the responsibilities of the Chief Deputy Assessor will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of valuation and administration-related activities of the Department of Assessment;
• Oversee, manage and coordinate the preparation and finalization of the annual assessment roll;
• Supervise the maintenance of the land and tax map which designates all parcels of real estate within Nassau County;
• Provide oversight for the preparation of and adjustments to base proportions relating to tax rates for Town and County purposes;
• Maintain and implement necessary rigorous quality control measures to ensure the quality of data;
• Manage and coordinate personnel in all data processing related to assessment administration;
• Develop recommendations to improve assessment procedures, administration and overall operations;
• Work collaboratively with public officials from New York State, Nassau County, the Towns, Villages, and School Districts with regard to assessment matters;
• Any and all other matters as directed by the Chairman and Vice Chairman related to assessment.

Contact Information
M/F/D/V. Salary DOQ. Please email a resume and three professional/business references in Word format to Anne Brannan at abrannan@nassaucountyny.gov.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer