Town of Mansfield
Job Title: Assessor
Salary: $99,553 - $126,319
Hours: 35 per week (Monday - Thursday)
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Details:
The Opportunity
The Town is seeking an Assessor for its Assessor’s Division of the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive assessment experience and demonstrate a collaborative and team-oriented approach to their work, with an emphasis on providing responsive and solution based customer service to our patrons and the public. Sample duties include planning, organizing and directing the appraisal, valuation and reevaluation of real property in the Town; assisting citizens with real estate assessment problems and needs; maintaining records and files; preparing reports. Position reports to the Finance Director.
About Us
The Town of Mansfield’s Finance Department is comprised of three divisions: assessment, accounting, and revenue. The Department is part of a larger shared services model, in which the Town Department provides services for several local entities including: Town of Mansfield, Mansfield Board of Education, Regional School District No.19, Eastern Highland Health District, Discovery Depot Daycare and the Mansfield Downtown Partnership.
The Finance Department’s objective is to provide efficient, courteous, and professional service to all of the organizations served. We are committed to providing staff with the tools necessary to meet our customer’s needs.
Work Schedule & Location
This position is 35 hours per week. This position will normally observe a 4-day work week, Mondays-Thursdays.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The incumbent in the position is expected to attend evening and weekend meetings and events as needed in support of the work of assigned Town Committees, Commissions, and Boards.
The work location is the Audrey Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT 06268.
Compensation
The salary range is $99,553 – $126,319/yr (7/1/25 rate). The hiring rate of pay will depend upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Town of Mansfield provides an extremely competitive benefits package. Mansfield participates in the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System (CMERS), a defined benefit pension plan, a variety of other benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, tuition assistance, paid vacation and holidays.
Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate, business, economics, public administration or related field and extensive experience in the management of public assessment operations. Consideration may be given to equivalent education, experience and training.
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of Connecticut. Possession of CCMA I certification is required at the time of employment. CCMA II certification preferred. CCMA II certification required within two years of appointment to the position.
How to Apply
The position is open until filled. Candidates may apply at: https://www.mansfieldct.gov/353/Job-Opportunities. The preferred candidate will be subject to a background check, including a credit check.
The Town of Mansfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.