Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

Statement of Duties: The employee is responsible for all Personal Property accounts including but not limited to the processing of personal property declarations, state audits and reports, manufacturing equipment, and leased equipment.

Supervision Required: Employee works under the general direction of the Tax Assessor. The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses the initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently with specific instruction. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction for new, difficult or unusual assignments, including suggested work methods. The employee is expected to recognize instances which are out of the ordinary, and which do not fall within existing instructions; in such cases, the employee is expected to seek advice and further instruction. Reviews and checks of the employee’s are applied to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress, and to ensure that the competed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed.

Supervisory Responsibility: Employee is not regularly required to supervise others.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible for the administration of all Personal Property
• Conducts site inspections in order to verify the accuracy of declarations and knowledge of business operations and/or
• Processes and verifies audits pertaining to Personal Property Prepares reports for Local and State officials.
• Annually canvass the City of Danbury to update files prior to declarations being
• Works in conjunction with the Town Clerk’s office to obtain new businesses through trade name
• Reviews commercial building permits to determine if new accounts should be added or for any
• Makes corrections and adjustments regarding the valuation and subsequent taxation of all Personal Property and Mobile homes assessed as Personal
• Administers all exemptions in regards to Personal Property including but not limited to Manufacturer’s Exemption, Solar, Mechanic and
• Processes results from Personal Property Audits, including but not limited to providing documentation to vendor, processing corrections, and updated PP CAMA system.
• Provide customer service to taxpayers regarding assessment issues including motor vehicle adjustments, answering phone calls and questions, assisting public at counter.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least two (2) years of experience in Personal Property in an Assessor’s Office.

Special Requirements: Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Required:

Knowledge: Working knowledge of Connecticut State Statutes and Regulations regarding Personal Property Statutes and Exemptions. Knowledge of the department’s real estate, personal property, property assessment programs.

Abilities: Ability to interact appropriately with the public to respond to inquiries and requests, and to plan and prioritize tasks. Ability to access the internet to obtain information in support of department operations.

Skills: Proficient customer service skills. Skill in paying careful attention to detail, clerical work, and performing duties in a timely manner. Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Application Information 

Application Submission: 

Applications must be submitted online at www.danbury -ct.gov/employment. Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Wednesday, April 16th, 2025.

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Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted. The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application. It is recommended that applicants do not wait until the last day to submit the application. Applications should be completed as soon as possible after publication of the announcement for examination.

Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.