JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Certified CT. Municipal Assessor Certification preferred, requires Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field, knowledge of principles and practices of property appraisal and municipal tax assessment and previous related work experience.   

The Windham Region Council of Governments

Starting salary range mid to upper 30’s depending upon qualifications, plus health benefits (1 year, grant funded position).

Requirements: Develop and maintain geographic information system for tax parcels in a nine town area as well as for municipal, regional and transportation planning purposes; perform and coordinate geo database design, automation, and maintenance; work closely with WINCOG staff and consultants as well as non-GIS professionals (particularly municipal tax assessors) to facilitate the development and distribution of geographic information; compile and analyze data for conducting various reports and planning studies; and perform other assorted tasks as may be required. Must be proficient in application software such as ArcInfo and ArcView; have strong mapping and graphic presentation skills; be familiar with municipal tax maps and land survey standards; have experience creating and editing survey-accurate tax parcel information with topology; be familiar with the development of planning information with the use of GIS; have a thorough knowledge of personal computers; be able to maintain effective working relationships, follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately; and have the ability to write clear and concise reports.

Employee will assume responsibility for on-site maintenance of GIS hardware and software and perform other assorted tasks as may be required.

Mail cover letter with resume to: Mark N. Paquette, Executive Director, WINCOG, 700 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226; or email to director@wincog.org.

Position is to remain open until filled. AA/EOE

SECRETARY, ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

GENERAL DUTIES

Duties generally include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist the Assessor in his/her duties.
2. Deal with the public in giving information on assessments and land ownership to realtors, appraisers, surveyors, banks, law offices, taxpayers.
3. Responsible for filing veteran’s exemptions, disability exemptions, and elderly homeowners credits under the Circuit Breaker Program, renters credits, and freeze applications. Publication of legal notices concerning the filing of veteran’s exemptions, disabled exemptions and personal property lists.
4. Responsible for updating of summary and street cards and maps when property transfers occur.
5. Maintain a building permit file and make notations on applicable street cards.
6. General typing of all matters related to above duties.
7. Computer work from data entry to printing reports, telephone service, filing. Make necessary changes, additions and deletions to Motor Vehicle listing.
8. Transcription of the Board of Assessment Appeals meetings of each year. Compensation shall be regular hourly rate as extra time i.e. straight time pay to transcribe such minutes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in an Assessor’s Office preferred.

Send resumes to Mary Morrone, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Mayor/Director of Personnel, Town of Wolcott, 10 Kenea Ave., Wolcott, CT 06716   Fax #203-879-1542

The Town of Wolcott is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Retired CCMA available to cover vacations or other absences. Part or Full-Time in any Assessment position. 

Call Betty Goodwin, CCMA, (860) 482-2704

Northwest Connecticut preferred.

Salary Range  $65,000 - $119,000

Applications and resumes shall be accepted until a qualified candidate has been selected.

The Town of West Hartford seeks an experienced, customer service oriented municipal assessor.  Responsibilities include insuring accurate and timely assessment of real and personal property, maintenance of comprehensive records of assessed valuations and methods, establishment of Grand List, and daily management of the Assessor’s office.

Candidate must have B.A. in business or public administration, or related field.  Must be able to obtain CT. Certified Municipal Assessor (CCMA), have five years progressively responsible experience in real and personal property assessment, one or more years experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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A resume and cover letter including salary history, should be submitted to the Employee Services Department, Room 221, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107, or by calling (860) 561-7480.  Further information about the town is available online at www.westhartford.org. 

NATURE OF WORK:
The position of City Assessor is appointed by the Mayor. This is highly responsible administrative and specialized work in the evaluation and assessment of real and personal property for the City of New Haven. Work involves responsibility for the operation of the Office of Assessments, and determination of the tax assessment in accordance with laws, rules and regulations governing the assessment of property. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Mayor with latitude for judgment in determining the accuracy and validity of the annual property tax commitment in accordance with state law, and is reviewed through conferences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a four-year college or university, including course work in assessing; and at least ten years experience in assessing properties including supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations, and principals governing the assessment of real and personal property taxes; Ability to confer with taxpayers in conjunction with appraisers in questions of evaluation and make final determination of assessment; Ability to effectively administer departmental operations; Ability to recognize and analyze factors which influence the value of properties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a certified municipal assessor (CCMA) pursuant to section 12-40a of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.

For additional information and a job application click here to go the City of New Haven Human Resources Website

Salary Range: $81,380 - $91,253

Position Definition:  Performs appraisal and administrative work in the valuing of taxable property to establish the Grand List; provides technical and administrative assistance to the Assessor; and assumes responsibility for the office in the absence of the Assessor. 

General Duties:  Receives oral or written instructions from the Assessor.  Plans and organizes work according to standard office procedures.  Establishes priorities in the performance of tasks.  Allocates work to Office staff as needed.  Participates in identifying and valuing taxable property to establish the Grand List.  Inspects existing real and personal properties, improved properties and properties in construction to determine value.  Makes periodic review of business and commercial sites to test reliability of personal property reporting system.  Audits property appraisal work performed by private firms for accuracy and conformance to City standards.  Supervises the maintenance of assessment maps, records and lists.  Prepares and enters data into automated assessment records system.  Analyzes methods of collecting and retaining assessment data.  Assists in the development and design of information systems’ improvements.  Prepares statistical and narrative reports for submission to State and Federal Governments.  Prepares reports for Mayor and City Council at the direction of the Assessor.  Provides technical information and assistance to property owners, attorneys and bankers.  Prepares information releases to assist the public in understanding assessment procedures, regulations, exemptions and related matters.  Performs related reviews of applications and/or properties for verification purposes.  Maintains State Sales Assessment Ratio file and determines sales usability.  Coordinates assessment appeal matters with Office of Corporation Counsel.  Oversees data processing of assessment information.  Analyzes computer system applications and recommends changes as needed.  Reports work accomplished to Assessor.     

Additional Duties:  Provides technical information and assistance to City Departments, Boards and Commissions.  Assists in the preparation of specifications for periodic revaluation of all taxable properties.  Provides over-all technical back up for the Assessor’s office.  Assists in the preparation of department budget recommendations. 

Supervised By:  Receives general supervision from the Assessor. 

Qualifications Profile:  The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or some closely related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in real and personal property appraisal work including two years of municipal assessment work.  Relevant work experience in real and personal property appraisal work may be substituted for the aforementioned college training on a year-for-year basis.  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of property evaluation and assessment.  Knowledge of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), Geographic Information System (GIS), statistical software systems and related assessment administration computer applications.  Ability to develop and implement changes in computer applications.  Administrative ability to organize and follow through on municipal assessment programs.  Ability to supervise and train employees.  Ability to deal effectively with members of the public, attorneys and real estate developers and construction personnel.  Ability to present ideas and policies to individuals and groups. 

License or Certificate:  Connecticut Municipal Assessor Certification or equivalent.  Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Benefits:  The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package including a Managed Health Care Program, City Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time.

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If interested in this position, please apply at the City of Norwalk, Personnel & Labor Relations Department, 125 East Avenue, P.O. Box 5125, Norwalk, CT  06856-5125;  Fax:(203) 838-0902;

E-Mail:  personnel@norwalkct.org.

Applications are available to download at: www.norwalkct.org/openjobs.htm

Applications and resumes will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received.