County of Blair

County government in central Pennsylvania

Assessor 1 or 2

Appraisal & ValuationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHollidaysburg, PA, USA$16.71 - $18.42 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of work experience; experience in tax assessment, property appraisal, or a related field is preferred.
Applicants should hold a valid Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) credential at hire or earn it at employer expense within one year of placement.
Applicants must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Applicants must be able to navigate computer programs effectively.
Applicants must demonstrate attention to detail and a customer service orientation.
Applicants must be willing and able to work independently.
Applicants must have moderate math skills and be able to use a tape measure.
Applicants must be able to read maps and navigate accordingly.
Applicants must have organizational skills and be able to maintain confidentiality.
Applicants must have experience setting schedules and meeting deadlines.
Applicants must be able to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

Discover, list, and value taxable and exempt properties in Blair County.
Conduct residential and commercial inspections.
Sketch and list information within homes and buildings.
Determine assessed values for multiple sites in accordance with local and state parameters.
Record information in the department computer system.
Answer questions and explain information to property owners in the office and in the field.
Check entries for accuracy.
Coordinate and collate tax maps.
Process reports and handle cash.
Drive a County vehicle.
Attend employer-provided and employer-paid continuing education classes to obtain or maintain the Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) credential.
Perform varied clerical tasks and assist with the appeals process as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in tax assessment, property appraisal, or a related field is preferred.
A valid Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) credential is preferred at hire.

Assessor I or II

County of Blair · Hollidaysburg, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-06

Workplace: on_site

Department: Assessment Office

Description

An assessor I or II discovers, lists, and values all taxable and exempt properties in Blair County. Essential duties include conducting residential and commercial inspections; sketching and listing information within a home or building; determining the assessed value of multiple sites, adhering to local and state parameters; recording information in department computer system; answering questions and explaining information to property owners in office and in field; checking entries for accuracy; coordinating and collating tax maps; processing reports; handling cash; driving a County vehicle; attending continuing education classes provided and paid for by employer to obtain and/or maintain Certified Pennsylvania Evaluate (CPE) credential; performing varied clerical tasks; and assisting with appeals process as necessary.

Requirements

Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED; minimum of two years' work experience, preferably within tax assessment, property appraisal, or other related field; a valid CPE is preferred at hire or must be earned at employer expense within one year of placement into position; valid Pennsylvania driver's license; demonstrated abilities to navigate computer programs with agility; superior attention to detail; strong customer service orientation; willingness and knowledge to work well independently; moderate math skills; ability to use tape measure; ability to read maps and navigate accordingly; proficient organizational skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; demonstrated experience setting schedules and meeting deadlines; and ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and prescription components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, sick time, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage at level I is $16.71/hour x 35-hour workweek; starting wage at level II (holds CPE) is $18.42/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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County of Blair

County government in central Pennsylvania

County of Blair is the local government for Blair County in central Pennsylvania, providing administrative and public services for residents and businesses. Its offices oversee elections, property assessment and tax collection, emergency management, public works, and programs for children, families and veterans. The county also supports the local justice system through court administration, probation services, public defense and operation of the county prison. Real estate taxes, state and federal reimbursements, and fees for courthouse services fund these responsibilities under county budget oversight. Created in 1846, the county has its administrative seat in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Headquarters: Hollidaysburg, PA
Founded: 1846

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