Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

Re-posted: May 13, 2024. Salary Updated.

Excerpt from the Town Charter.  Click here to print and/or view.

Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, purchasing authority, agent of the town deposit fund. The First Selectman shall appoint a Tax Collector and a Tax Assessor for terms coextensive with that of the First Selectman. The Director of Finance shall be the purchasing authority. The Director of Finance shall be the agent of the town deposit fund. Certificates of appointment relating to the Tax Collector and Tax Assessor shall be executed by the First Selectman and filed with and recorded by the Town Clerk. The Tax Collector shall have and exercise the powers and duties conferred and imposed by law on Tax Collectors. The Tax Assessor shall have and exercise the powers and duties conferred and imposed by law on Boards of Assessors.

Section 1. Office of First Selectman; Election and Qualifications. 

A First Selectman shall be elected at the Town election to hold office for a term of two (2) years and until his/her successor shall be elected and qualified.

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

•  As department head is responsible for the appraisal of real and personal property within the Town.
•  Administers State laws affecting real and personal property assessments.
•  Implements State and Town tax relief programs for senior citizens.
•  Directs work methods and procedures, personally handling complex and unusual cases.
•  Composes necessary correspondence and oversees the maintenance of records required by the office.
•  Overall responsibility for Grand List as required by law.
•  Supervises changes to Assessor’s maps.
•  Prepares annual reports for State and Town.
•  Formulates, defends and monitors budget for department.
•  Gives testimony in court cases relating to assessment matters.
•  Reviews sales of real property for the purpose of State grants.
•  Keeps updated on changes in regulations.
•  Related tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Examples of Duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of assessment techniques in determining real estate and personal property values.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances governing assessment practices and collection of property taxes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective supervisory relationship with staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public.
• Must be able to become Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Certification of CCMA designation preferred, and/or a four (4) year college degree in Business Administration and over three (3) years experience in an Assessor’s office.

Supplemental Information 

Address

5866 Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut, 06611

203-452-5040

http://www.trumbull-ct.gov