Town Of Poestenkill
 Employment 

Assessor Clerk

Betsy Pinho

P.O. Box 210
Poestenkill, NY 12140
518-283-5100 101
22 hrs a week
Dependent on candidate
Permanent
Description:

ASSESSOR'S CLERK POSITION

 

        

The Assessor's Office follow New York State Real Property Tax Laws along with ethics requirements.


Basic Job Duties include:

 

Maintain hard copy and computerized property record files.

Update files with name and address changes, Sales data, and property improvements.

Review and process exemptions.

Process data received from Rensselaer County.

Type all correspondence as needed.

Assist with composing monthly reports.

Answer phone calls and respond timely to messages.

Assist residents visiting the office.

Process incoming mail and write letters to residents.

Coordinate with Rensselaer County for 911 numbers

Conduct map reading.

Photo copy and scan information as needed.

Maintain all office files and office supplies.

Keep petty cash up to date.

Support other staff as needed including the Board of Assessment Review members.

Keep abreast of changes to Real Property Tax Laws. 

Assist Assessor with all department activities. 


Qualifications / Education:
Candidates should have a high School diploma or equivalent. Candidates should have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.  Poestenkill resident preferred but not required.
How to Apply:
Submit  resume to Assessor's office Town of Poestenkill, P.O. Box 210, Poestenkill, NY 12140 or send email to bpinho@poestenkillny.com.