STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: DATA COLLECTOR
Class Code: 3018-14
Date Established: 12-11-95
Occupational Code: 9-2-6
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To collect real estate measurement and
inspection data used for tax purposes in reevaluations conducted by the
Property Appraisal Division.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Inspects property,
compiles field notes and data required for real estate appraisal of
residential, commercial and industrial properties.
·
Inputs inspection and
measurement data into pen-based computer.
·
Measures exterior of
properties, noting amenities and classifying building.
·
Compiles a sketch of
all existing buildings located on the property using a pen-based computer and
also recording the condition of each building and all other pertinent data.
·
Assembles relevant
data from interior inspection of buildings, noting quality and condition of
predetermined items.
·
Maintains
confidentiality of appraisal values.
·
Interacts with
tax-payers, town officials and co-workers.
·
Maintains accuracy of
recorded information while meeting required per parcel production quotas.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in recommending routine
changes in standardized operating procedures OR in retrieving, compiling and
reporting data according to established procedures OR in operating complex
machines.
Knowledge: Requires knowledge of business
practices and procedures or technical training in a craft or trade, including
working from detailed instructions, to apply knowledge in a variety of
practical situations.
Impact: Requires responsibility for
contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by facilitating the direct
provision of services to the public or other state agencies. Errors at this level result in
inaccurate reports or invalid test results and require significant investment
of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires no supervision of employees or
functions.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires explaining facts, interpreting
situations, or advising individuals of alternative or appropriate courses of
action. This level also requires
interviewing or eliciting information from state employees or members of the
general public.
Complexity: Requires a combination of job functions
to establish facts, to draw daily operational conclusions, or to solve
practical problems. This level
also requires providing a variety of alternative solutions where only limited
standardization exists.
Independent Action: Requires a range of choice in applying
a number of technical or administrative policies under general direction and in
making routine decisions or in recommending modifications in work procedures
for approval by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree or its equivalent
from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in business
administration, statistics, accounting, information systems, or a related
field. Each additional year of
approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work
experience.
Experience: Two years' experience in accounting,
auditing, statistics, real estate or related work experience. Each additional year of approved work
experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Possession of a valid driver's license
and/or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of basic mathematical
concepts. Knowledge of land
economics in the utilization of property.
Ability to learn current methods used in property appraisal work. Ability to utilize a variety of manuals
used in property appraisal work.
Ability to use inductive and deductive reasoning. Ability to read and understand property
descriptions. Ability to learn and
apply laws relating to property appraisal work. Ability to make decisions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to document work performed in a
logical and concise manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
co-workers, municipal officials, property owners and the public. Ability to defend decisions. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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