Assessment Officer (SOG/ST 6)

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Assists in the preparation of budget, strategic/corporate and operational and work plans
• Attends court when required 
• Allocates staff appropriately 
• Evaluates performance 
• Prepares monthly statistics and reports 
• Verifies documentary evidence of; Title and Building Plan, Valuation Certification, Approval from Town Planning; Proof of Purchase 
• Issues certificate of exemptions and rent increases 
• Ascertains the current value of premises for rental 
• Ensures the current value of premises for rental 
• Ensures the maintenance of the Registry of assessments 
• Checks cash and receipt books 
• Identifies type of building structure 
• Inspects areas occupied or to be occupied by tenants noting any existing faults or defects
• Measures areas of rental 
• Examines bills of expenditure for purchase and or renovation to premises
• Ascertains range of rental fees in neighbourhood 
• Calculates monthly rental 
• Issues rent certificates 
• Represents the Board at meetings and conferences 
• Maintains all documents and records on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Rent Restriction Act 

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Core 

• Methodical with good attention to detail 
• Good analytical and judgement skills 
• Able to work on own initiative 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
• Effective planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent oral written communications skills 
• Good conflict resolution and team building skills 
• Proficiency in the use of computer application

Technical 

• Excellent knowledge of the Building Code, Rent Restriction Act and related laws
• Good working knowledge of Government policy formulations, monitoring and evaluation processes 
• Good working knowledge of the laws as it relates to Rent Services 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• First Degree in Land Economy and Valuation Survey with emphasis on Real Estate
• Specialized training in Supervisory Management 
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a supervisory position 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.