Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

The Borough of Naugatuck is looking for a clerk in the Assessor’s Office.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as knowledge of internet access and basic web browsing.
• Organizational skills – including filing and maintaining records, both paper and electronic.
• Must be able to take direction and assist customers in a pleasant and helpful manner
• Produce well-written correspondence
• Analyze situations, and workload and prioritize to self-direct
• Pass a background check
• May be asked to attend job-related classes/workshops.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is vital.

• Daily customer service – answering phones, helping residents, appraisers, real estate agents, title searchers, attorneys etc. at the counter during Assessor’s Office hours (M-Th 8:00am-4:15pm, F 8: 00am-12:00pm), taking initiative to resolve issues, or direct issues to assessor or other departments.
• Specialized clerical and adm inistrative work of a complex nature in support of the Assessor’s Office, including data entry into department software systems as assigned.
• Apply an understanding of motor vehicle, personal property and other assessment statutes to office functions.
• Prepare and maintain the Motor Vehicle Grand List, including the processing of additions, deletions, and pro-ration for billing.
• Prepare and maintain the Personal Property Grand List, including additions, deletions, and declaration processing.
• Prepare and facilitate mass mailings as needed.
• Assist in the administration of benefit and exemption programs – working with elderly and disabled residents and Veterans to help them complete applications necessary for tax relief.
• Provide information and assistance to the public with courtesy and accuracy including assistance with public Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system, Geographic Information System (GIS) and Assessor’s maps.
• Assist the Assessor with state reports required by Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM).
• Verify status of land classified as PA 490 (Farm and Forest).
• Real Estate property transfers
• Perform all other duties as assigned to complete the shared mission of the Assessor’s Office.

Please email resume with cover letter to abby.silkowski@naugatuck-ct.gov.