Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

Position Summary

Perform secretarial and office administrative work of a complex, confidential and responsible nature. Responsibilities include establishing uniform and equitable valuations on Real Estate, business Personal Property and Motor Vehicles within the town for the purpose of taxation.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None. Reports to: Assessor

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance, information and data to customers who call, email or come into the office.
• Performs office duties such as filing, answering the phones, record maintenance and any other related duties directed by the Assessor
• Send out Personal Property Declarations, when received, reviews and input information to maintain computerized file for completion of the Grand List.
• Assists in preparing Motor Vehicle Grand List, assists in additions, credits, and adjustments to the Motor Vehicle Grand List.
• Maintaining Residential Permits. This includes input of all permits, spreadsheets, and inspections.
• Provides assistance with a wide range of programs offered by the Assessor’s Office
• Programs include Rental Rebate, Homeowners, Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Additional Veterans, Exemptions for the Totally Disabled
• Inspect handicapped accessible vehicles to apply the ordinance 111 exemptions.
• Works under the direction of the Assessor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES – Ability to maintain complex files and records system. Able to accurately process large amounts of paperwork. – Ability to perform inspections on residential properties within the Town. – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, officials or other agencies and the general public. – Ability to apply principles of office administration to solve practical problems. – Ability to present a professional demeanor and contribute to a business environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work with extreme accuracy in recording information
• Ability to acquire the skills to operate a computer and retrieve information.
• Ability to type accurately.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements or a contract for services. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Go to www.plainfieldct.org under Job Opportunities on the left for an employment application and full job description. Please submit application and resume to Finance Director, Town of Plainfield, 8 Community Avenue, Plainfield, CT 06374 or email kvachon@plainfieldct.org no later than June 16, 2025.

The Town of Plainfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer