JOB OPPORTUNITIES

$16.67/hour, $34,674/year - 40 hour work week

This is a responsible and skilled clerical position in the Assessor’s Office. Work involves responsibility for carrying various functions pertaining to real estate, personal property and motor vehicle assessments. Duties include reading and interpreting deeds, filing, copying, counter work, phone answering, pricing motor vehicle list, typing and maintaining a variety of records related to the function of the Assessors Office. 

Salary Range  $65,000 - $119,000

Applications and resumes shall be accepted until a qualified candidate has been selected.

The Town of West Hartford seeks an experienced, customer service oriented municipal assessor.  Responsibilities include insuring accurate and timely assessment of real and personal property, maintenance of comprehensive records of assessed valuations and methods, establishment of Grand List, and daily management of the Assessor’s office.

Candidate must have B.A. in business or public administration, or related field.  Must be able to obtain CT. Certified Municipal Assessor (CCMA), have five years progressively responsible experience in real and personal property assessment, one or more years experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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A resume and cover letter including salary history, should be submitted to the Employee Services Department, Room 221, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107, or by calling (860) 561-7480.  Further information about the town is available online at www.westhartford.org. 

 Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 DOQ

POSITION DEFINITION

This is skilled and technical appraisal work in assisting with the administration of the Town’s ongoing assessment program.    An employee of this position physically inspects residential and commercial real estate for assessment purposes, performs and oversees the data input, valuation and office work pertaining to appraising and assessment on real and personal property within the Town.  An employee of this class must use considerable discretion and judgment in the establishment of fair assessments based upon field appraisals.  Assessment practices follow prescribed procedures which, to be properly applied, require good judgment and knowledge of property values.   

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Perform field inspections for assessment purposes; measures new buildings, inspect alterations and repairs, photograph properties; lists all data pertinent to the assessments and enter that data into CAMA system and develop assessments. Comprehends building plans and can accurately transfer that information to CAMA system for assessment purposes. Performs data retrieval functions using a variety of software applications. Conducts statistical analysis, market valuation studies and preliminary property analysis and valuation. Determines the validity of property transfers, mortgages, financing, and leases where applicable. Responsible for sales verification and analysis report program, in an effort to track current market trends. May inspect these properties at the time of sale in order to verify property characteristics.     

Researches new survey maps and makes the appropriate changes to assessor’s maps in accordance with deeds and in conjunction with survey maps indicating subdivision, consolidation, lot line changes, etc. Makes necessary changes with regards to apportionments and updating CAMA and Administrative software with the appropriate information critical to proper assessment and property identification. Works with Engineering Department in the continuous updating of the Assessor’s maps and the Geographic Information System (GIS).  Assists in the management and analysis of the annual income and expense data gathering program. Duties include the identification of potential respondents, form preparation and performing an analysis of all data received.

Responds to public inquiries relating to real estate or personal property assessments including valuation methods, Investigates complaints of taxpayers and with the advice of the Assessor corrects inequalities discovered in the field. Assists Assessor in the ongoing process of listing, discovery and valuing of personal property. Participates in audits and ascertaining personal property data. Attends Board of Assessment Appeal hearings and assists in explaining to the public various methods of valuation used. Assists the Assessor in the supervising and compiling of the Grand List. Performs related work as required. Assists in the discovery and assessment of motor vehicles. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the assessor. Works under the supervision of the Deputy Assessor in the absence of the Assessor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

NATURE OF WORK:
The position of City Assessor is appointed by the Mayor. This is highly responsible administrative and specialized work in the evaluation and assessment of real and personal property for the City of New Haven. Work involves responsibility for the operation of the Office of Assessments, and determination of the tax assessment in accordance with laws, rules and regulations governing the assessment of property. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Mayor with latitude for judgment in determining the accuracy and validity of the annual property tax commitment in accordance with state law, and is reviewed through conferences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a four-year college or university, including course work in assessing; and at least ten years experience in assessing properties including supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations, and principals governing the assessment of real and personal property taxes; Ability to confer with taxpayers in conjunction with appraisers in questions of evaluation and make final determination of assessment; Ability to effectively administer departmental operations; Ability to recognize and analyze factors which influence the value of properties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a certified municipal assessor (CCMA) pursuant to section 12-40a of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.

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Salary Range: $81,380 - $91,253

Position Definition:  Performs appraisal and administrative work in the valuing of taxable property to establish the Grand List; provides technical and administrative assistance to the Assessor; and assumes responsibility for the office in the absence of the Assessor. 

General Duties:  Receives oral or written instructions from the Assessor.  Plans and organizes work according to standard office procedures.  Establishes priorities in the performance of tasks.  Allocates work to Office staff as needed.  Participates in identifying and valuing taxable property to establish the Grand List.  Inspects existing real and personal properties, improved properties and properties in construction to determine value.  Makes periodic review of business and commercial sites to test reliability of personal property reporting system.  Audits property appraisal work performed by private firms for accuracy and conformance to City standards.  Supervises the maintenance of assessment maps, records and lists.  Prepares and enters data into automated assessment records system.  Analyzes methods of collecting and retaining assessment data.  Assists in the development and design of information systems’ improvements.  Prepares statistical and narrative reports for submission to State and Federal Governments.  Prepares reports for Mayor and City Council at the direction of the Assessor.  Provides technical information and assistance to property owners, attorneys and bankers.  Prepares information releases to assist the public in understanding assessment procedures, regulations, exemptions and related matters.  Performs related reviews of applications and/or properties for verification purposes.  Maintains State Sales Assessment Ratio file and determines sales usability.  Coordinates assessment appeal matters with Office of Corporation Counsel.  Oversees data processing of assessment information.  Analyzes computer system applications and recommends changes as needed.  Reports work accomplished to Assessor.     

Additional Duties:  Provides technical information and assistance to City Departments, Boards and Commissions.  Assists in the preparation of specifications for periodic revaluation of all taxable properties.  Provides over-all technical back up for the Assessor’s office.  Assists in the preparation of department budget recommendations. 

Supervised By:  Receives general supervision from the Assessor. 

Qualifications Profile:  The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or some closely related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in real and personal property appraisal work including two years of municipal assessment work.  Relevant work experience in real and personal property appraisal work may be substituted for the aforementioned college training on a year-for-year basis.  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of property evaluation and assessment.  Knowledge of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), Geographic Information System (GIS), statistical software systems and related assessment administration computer applications.  Ability to develop and implement changes in computer applications.  Administrative ability to organize and follow through on municipal assessment programs.  Ability to supervise and train employees.  Ability to deal effectively with members of the public, attorneys and real estate developers and construction personnel.  Ability to present ideas and policies to individuals and groups. 

License or Certificate:  Connecticut Municipal Assessor Certification or equivalent.  Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Benefits:  The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package including a Managed Health Care Program, City Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time.

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If interested in this position, please apply at the City of Norwalk, Personnel & Labor Relations Department, 125 East Avenue, P.O. Box 5125, Norwalk, CT  06856-5125;  Fax:(203) 838-0902;

E-Mail:  personnel@norwalkct.org.

Applications are available to download at: www.norwalkct.org/openjobs.htm

Applications and resumes will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received.