Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

The Town of Griswold seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assessor. This is a full time, 35 hour per week salaried position with benefits.  The Assessor’s Office is presently open to the public Monday through Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Essential Functions:

Under the First Selectman’s direction the person in this position will direct and administer the town wide assessments of real and personal property and motor vehicle preparatory to compiling the Grand List for taxation purposes and related activities; they will adhere to mandated General Statutes schedules; administers revaluations, office and budget procedures, compiling and certifying the Grand List, and monitoring and confirming data related to the Grand List.  Must work together with revaluation company during times of revaluation.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of property evaluation and assessment.  An Associates degree in business or public administration plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience in property assessment and appraisal work preferred. Two years in a municipal Assessor’s office, Connecticut Municipal Assessor Certification and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license required.

Full Job description and Application

If interested and qualified, application must be received no later than 2 PM on September 11, 2023.  Submit application to the Town of Griswold, Office of the First Selectman, 28 Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351.

The Town of Griswold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.