Town of Plainville

Job Title: Director of Assessment & Revenue Collection

Salary: $97,555 - $121,944

Hours: Mon - Weds 8:00am to 5:00pm; Thurs 8:00am to 6:00pm; Fri Closed

Application Deadline: April 23, 2025 @ 4:00pm

Details:

The Town of Plainville is seeking an experienced candidate for the full-time position of Director of Assessment and Revenue Collection. Candidates must be well informed and experienced with current and emerging laws of the State of Connecticut, assessment law and practices as they apply to municipal assessment.

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Director of Assessment and Revenue Collection performs a range of administrative, technical, and managerial duties in management of the Assessor’s Office, the annual compilation, auditing and interpretation of the Grand List and the assessment of personal property in the Town of Plainville. This individual acts as the Assessor in duties outlined by the Connecticut General Statutes and Town Charter, including the signing of the Grand List. Plans and directs an annual tax/sewer billing and collection strategy.

The Town of Plainville is home to 17,526 residents, covers an area of 9.8 square miles and is located in Hartford County, midway between New Britain and Bristol, and 14 miles southwest of Hartford. The Town has a diverse business base, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Plainville has a town manager-town council form of government.

Our ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field in addition to courses in assessment, collection, and related fields. Must be a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor II. Municipal Collection certification preferred or ability to become certified as a Connecticut Municipal Collector within five years. Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the assessment or tax collection field. Not less than two (2) of those years’ experience shall be in a supervisory capacity.

The salary range for this position is between $97,555 – $121,944 and will be based on qualifications, education, and experience. Applications are available through the Town of Plainville website: www.plainvillect.com

Applications are available through the Town of Plainville website: www.plainvillect.com or click HERE.  For complete job description, please click HERE. The closing date for applications is April 23, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Plainville is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.