Job Information
City of Ames Residential Data Collector in Ames, Iowa
Residential Data Collector
SALARY
$19.33 - $37.49 Hourly
LOCATION
Ames, IA
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-RDC-02
DEPARTMENT
City Assessor
OPENING DATE
12/11/2024
CLOSING DATE
12/20/2024 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General Information
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The City of Ames has an exciting opportunity for two Residential Data Collectors to join the City Assessor's Office!
These are temporary positions and interested candidates can expect a 1 year term, 40 hours per week.
Under the general supervision of the City Assessor, the Residential Data Collectors will collect data on residential properties and perform other duties as assigned.
In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete and accurate responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
- Performs onsite inspection of existing structures;
- Document and/or verifies information regarding physical characteristics of improved and/or unimproved residential properties including square footage, quality of property, improvements to utility systems, etc;
- Meets with property owners to review and/or correct property characteristics, collect and document evidence
- Analyzes inspection data and makes appropriate changes to existing records and assessments;
- Reads and interprets blueprints and plats;
- Answers information requests from property owners regarding the general assessment process;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
- Performs related work as required.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decis