Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

The City of Middletown is accepting applications for the position of Assessment Aide/ Technician II. This position is located in the Tax Assessor’s Office. A completed online application must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 24, 2025. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an application during the posting period via the online application portal.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to perform technical assessment work in verifying ownership, transferring distribution of real estate and granting exemptions, and to provide technical assistance to the public. The position is responsible for supervising departmental staff. 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, 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 IA and Assessment Valuation IB certifications within two years of appointment, which may be extended by the City. (Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be uploaded to application.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Examples of):

• Maintains computer quality data appraisal system; maintains Computer Assisted Mass Assessment system.
• Examines all land record documents recorded in City/Town Clerk’s office; reviews and selects documents for changes; updates records to show new parcels and splits.
• Assesses motor vehicles for Grand Lists and supplemental Grand List.
• Prepares business personal Property Grand List. Processes and mails declarations.
• Grants adjustments on 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.
• Receives information on real estate, personal property and motor vehicles; coordinates record keeping functions.
• Maintains current sales information. Prepares a variety of reports from original data or draft copies.
• Assesses information and mails notices.
• Please see job description PDF for full list of duties.

To apply for this position, please go to the City of Middletown’s career portal located at:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/middletownct

Please review the City of Middletown’s Application Instructions as your application constitutes as part of the examination process.

The City of Middletown provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).  If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Division prior to the application closing date or the testing date, whichever is applicable.

245 DeKoven Dr
Human Resources – Room 206
Middletown, Connecticut, 06457

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER