A professional who gathers property assessment data at owner premises, verifies data against previously recorded data, and records discrepancies. Respnsibilities include:

• Visits property, observes premises, and confers with owner to collect and verify property assessment data, using data cards (property assessment records) as guides.
• Measures and records size of land boundaries and house, using tape measure.
• Records type of exterior coverings and physical condition of exterior and interior of house.
• Counts and records number of bathrooms, stoves, and fireplaces.
• Verifies findings against recorded data and notes discrepancies.
• Occasionally attends town meetings to answer taxpayer questions regarding use of information contained on data cards.