Town of Coventry

Job Title: Assistant to Assessor/Administrative Assessment Technician

Salary: $26.31 to $30.37 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Details:

Job Title: Assistant to Assessor/Administrative Assessment Technician (AAT)

Salary: Starting Range $26.31 to $30.37 with step increase after probationary period. (AAT Certification advances pay grade)

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1:30PM Friday (37 hours)

Open until Filled

Details:

The Town of Coventry is accepting applications for the position of Assistant to Assessor. This position is in the Tax Assessor’s Office.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to perform technical assessment work in verifying ownership, transferring Real Estate, processing exemptions, and to provide technical assistance to the public. The work is performed under the direction of the Tax Assessor.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

An associate’s degree in business, accounting, financial management or closely related field and one year of related experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Position requires the ability to obtain Assessment Administration (CCMA IA) and Assessment Valuation (CCMA IB) certificates or AAT certification within two years of appointment, which may be extended by the town. (Copies of any certifications and licenses should be provided with application.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Examples of):

  • Receives information on real estate, personal property and motor vehicles; coordinates record keeping functions.
  • Reviews deed and other instruments of conveyance to ensure conformance to Assessor’s records.
  • Maintains current sales information. Prepares a variety of reports from original data or draft copies.
  • Prepares business personal Property Grand List. Processes and mails declarations.
  • Prorates assessments as necessary. Processes corrections. Sends notices of change in assessment.
  • Provides technical assistance to visitors and the public; assists the elderly and other people in filing for tax exemptions.
  • Assists the public with maps and records. Makes copies of maps and records and collects fees.
  • Maintains current sales information. Prepares a variety of reports from original data or draft copies.

Apply online or submit Town job application and resume to Office of the Town Manager, 1712 Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238. Applications are available online and in the Town Manager’s office. Please see https://www.coventry-ct.gov/jobs.aspx

Position open until filled.

The Town of Coventry is an Equal Opportunity Employer