Town of Madison

Job Title: Assessment Technician II

Salary: $43,695 - $61,506

Hours: 35.5 per week

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Details:

The Town of Madison is accepting applications for the position of Assessment Technician. This position is located in the Assessor’s Office. This job posting is open until filled. Applications can be submitted from the website at www.madisonct.org.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide technical and office administrative assistance in connection with the general work of the Assessor’s Office in the development of the Grand List. The work is performed under the direction of the Assessor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receives and processes information on real estate, personal property and motor vehicles; coordinates record keeping functions.
  • Maintains data in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal program and the administrative software program.
  • Performs field inspections of property, including new construction identified through building permits.
  • Prepares and processes business personal property declarations.
  • Assist with the process of preparing the Motor Vehicle Grand List and Supplemental Grand List.
  • Processes assessment adjustments as warranted.
  • Prepares, mails and posts forms and notices as required by State Statute.
  • Provides technical assistance to visitors and the public; Assists the public with tax maps and records.
  • Makes copies of maps and records and collects fees.
  • Reviews and processes the State and Local Tax Relief applications for the Elderly and Totally Disabled and Additional Veterans.
  • Reviews and processes tax exemptions.
  • Provides technical support to the Board of Assessment Appeals.
  • Prepares and reviews a variety of reports. Maintains confidential data.
  • Assists with processing purchase orders; pays bills; maintains and prepares deposit slips from copy fees to be deposited by the finance department.
  • May assist in the supervision of work performed by full time and part time clerical staff.
  • Distributes work assignments amongst staff.
  • Assists in training and instructing departmental personnel. Performs typing, data entry and filing assignments; maintains files.
  • May assist with current transfers and tax map updates.
  • Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

  • An Associates Degree in business, financial management or closely related field and three (3) years of related experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Appraisal experience is highly desirable.
  • Position requires the ability to obtain certification as a CCMA I within three (3) years from date of hire.
  • A valid Driver’s License.
  • Working knowledge of Vision Government Solutions and Quality Data System is highly desirable.
  • Work performed shall be in accordance with State Statute where applicable.

The Town of Madison provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to the closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER