Tax Assessor Clerk
Full Time (37.5 hours) | Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Monday through Friday | Salary: $31.69 – $34.02 per hour
About Pennsauken Township
Pennsauken Township takes pride in the dedicated employees who serve our community with professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Every department plays an important role in supporting residents, businesses, and visitors, and we value employees who bring integrity, reliability, and commitment to public service.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Tax Assessor, the Tax Assessor Clerk supports the daily operations of the Tax Assessor's Office to include the evaluation and determining of value of real estate property. This is a small, close-knit office of two, located in the Municipal Building, where you'll work directly with the Tax Assessor and gain hands-on exposure to property assessment and municipal recordkeeping. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to foster positive working relationships with residents and coworkers.
Examples of Duties
- Preparing correspondence, reports, and forms related to property assessments
- Reviewing and processing abatement and exemption applications, including senior citizen and veteran deductions
- Updating deed, sale, and ownership information in property records and assessment systems
- Maintaining and organizing property records and files
- Assisting residents with general assessment-related questions and referring more complex inquiries to the Tax Assessor
- Supporting the office with other general clerical functions
- Performs related duties as required to support Department operations
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one (1) year of work experience in a property-related field, such as real estate, banking, insurance, title services, or property management, is preferred
- Demonstrated keyboarding/typing proficiency; a qualifying typing test may be administered
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn assessment record-keeping software
Benefits and Work Environment:
Pennsauken Township offers an excellent benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with minimal employee contributions; generous paid time off (holiday, personal, sick/leave, and vacation); a defined pension plan; Health Savings Account; life insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and voluntary benefits such as AFLAC, credit union participation, and employee wellness programs.
If you are seeking a positive workplace that values a fun and collaborative job environment, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth, Pennsauken Township is a place where you will thrive.
Pay: $31.69 - $34.02 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live in New Jersey or are you willing to relocate to New Jersey? Y/N (All employees of the Township of Pennsauken must reside in NJ)
Work Location: In person
