Intern-Paid (Assessment Department)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assessment intern will assist in reviewing parcel change-detection analyses and comparing results with property assessment records. The intern will help identify discrepancies between detected parcel changes and existing assessment data to support data quality and property review efforts.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Review parcel change detection analysis results from geospatial or imagery-based tools.
• Compare identified parcel changes with current/historical assessment records.
• Identify and flag discrepancies or potential property changes for staff review.
• Document findings and maintain organized tracking of reviewed parcels.
• Assist with data verification and quality assurance for property assessment records.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, Data Science, or a related field.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic experience with spreadsheets or data analysis tools (Excel).
• Ability to review and compare datasets for inconsistencies.
• Prefer experience and familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Minimum requirement: 2 Courses or experience related to geospatial analysis, parcel mapping, or property data.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds a distance of 15 feet or less.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment 

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.