Assessor Assistant..Job Number0979

Assessor Assistant
Job Number0979 Classification Title: Assessor Assistant Job Posting: Apr 3, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008 Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (approximation): 3 - Standard - Full-time
Department:Planning and Development Department
Work Location(s)
3 Sir Winston Churchill Square
T5J 2C3
Description
As an Assessor Assistant, you will perform independent complex technical fieldwork involving the inspection of properties, gathering of data and other tasks related to the assessment function. Responsibilities will include:
Inspecting, measuring and recording specific data and attributes respecting all real property and business premises, as well as recording all relevant information.
Entering and collecting data using a wireless remote data collection device.
Assisting Assessor III's, Assessor II's and Assessor I's in valuations.
Inspecting business premises and collecting rental data.
Updating data on computer, including complex and/or unusual properties.
Reviewing and checking data entries and outputs of own work and that of others.
Assisting and working with Assessors in the review and final calculations of assessments.
Preparing and maintaining comprehensive field records for sketches, diagrams and other relevant data.
Attending meetings, appeals and hearings and participating as directed.
Assisting in developing and improving assessment methods and procedures.
Performing other related work as assigned.
Qualifications
Completion of the 1st year of the UBC Certificate Program in Real Property Assessment, one course of which must be Building Construction, or preferably the completion of the Appraisal and Assessment Diploma from Lakeland College
Additional training or experience in accounting and/or finance would be considered an asset
Knowledge of construction material and techniques involved in the assessment of residential, commercial, industrial, multi-residential and business premises, including market values of all types of land
Considerable knowledge of data required to calculate assessments
Ability to meet and deal courteously and tactfully with internal and external customers
Valid Alberta Driver’s License
Working knowledge of standard desktop applications and Apex sketching software
Where appropriate, applicants may be required to participate in job specific tests
HOURS OF WORK: 33.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

SALARY RANGE: 21M, Salary Grade: 015, $22.95- $28.70 (Hourly), $1,549.19- $1,937.39 (Bi-Weekly), $40,433.92- $50,565.75 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

GENERAL: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT: MM/MW