Field Data Specialist-Res

About the role

The position is responsible for the inspection, data collection, recording, and analysis of all assigned residential field assessments within Marion County. It involves ensuring that all residential property is assessed according to Indiana law, Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) rules, and the standards of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

Responsibilities

• Ensures all residential property is assessed according to Indiana law, DLGF rules, and IAAO standards.
• Performs quality control checking on work product to ensure all additions or deletions of property are correctly processed for all residential parcels.
• Reads and analyzes site plans and construction blueprints for residential parcels.
• Coordinates with taxpayers or taxpayer designees to gain access to property as required.
• Coordinates with GIS department, permit and zoning departments, and other government agencies as required.
• Schedules and prioritizes routing and workloads of assigned parcels.
• Effectively assists all persons who visit the office, call over the telephone, or meet with managers or subordinates in the field.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year’s prior work-related experience are required.
• Must be certified by the DLGF as a Level II Assessor/Appraiser Certification or be willing to earn that certification within 12 months of hiring.
• Effective project management, computer, math, geometry, and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of imaging systems and other software is required.
• The position requires attention to detail and candidates must be able to type, create, and edit reports as needed, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• All activities must comply with state law.
• Bilingual preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of established laws and IAAO standards.
• Independent judgment, subject to supervisory oversight, is used when there are no available policies and procedures.

Benefits

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month): Basic: Employer Paid Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Pay

Bi-weekly. 2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Schedule

Essential functions are preformed approximately 50% in a standard office environment without exposure to adverse conditions. The remaining 50% require travel and outdoor work with exposure to adverse conditions. Physical Conditions: Sitting at a desk the majority of the day, some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds, Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation, Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals, Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.