The Town of Griswold seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Assessor. This is a full-time, hourly union position that provides technical and administrative assistance to the Assessor and assumes responsibility for the office in the absence of the Assessor.

This is a 35 hour per week position. The Assessor’s Office is presently open to the public Monday through Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide technical information and assistance to property owners and the general public.

2. Provide information and assistance to taxpayers for a variety of tax relief, abatement or adjustment program applications, and reviewing such applications to determine eligibility.

3. Assist with the preparation various State of Connecticut reports.

4. Update and maintain assessment records, real/personal property and motor vehicles.

5. Making standard technical assessment decisions.

6. Assisting in the compilation of the annual Grand List by performing tasks, including valuing taxable property, as assigned by the Assessor.

7. Assists the Assessor with on-site field inspections.

8. Compose routine correspondence and producing mailings as needed.

9. Issuing Certificates of Correction in accordance to State Statute.

10. Assist with mapping modifications to conform to changes in boundaries.

11. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public at large.

12. Performs other tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to work independently and will receive guidance and general supervision from the Assessor.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Motor Vehicle driver license.

Preferred qualifications: A.A.T. (Administrative Assessment Technician) designation from the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers (CAAO) and knowledge of the VISION appraisal system (CAMA), GIS and Quality Data Systems.

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Town of Suffield

ASSISTANT ASSESSOR

Effective: January 19, 2010 THROUGH 1:00 pm on January 29, 2010

Starting Compensation: $19.18 per hour ($34,908/year)

This is a union position which will be compensated in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Posted 1/18/2010

The Town of Suffield seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Assessor. This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Assessor. This is a 35 hour per week position. The Assessor’s Office is presently open to the public Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Assessor’s Office is staffed by the Assessor and one Assistant Assessor. This position performs specialized administrative, technical and clerical work including: customer service, motor vehicle valuation, data entry and providing assistance to the Assessor.

Duties include:

1. Providing technical information and assistance to property owners, attorneys and bankers.

2. Providing information and assistance to taxpayers for a variety of tax relief, abatement or adjustment program applications and reviewing such applications to determine eligibility.

3. Preparing various State of Connecticut reports to obtain reimbursement for tax relief programs.

4. Updating assessment records.

5. Making standard technical assessment decisions.

6. Assisting in the compilation of the annual Grand List by performing tasks, including valuing taxable property, as assigned by the Assessor.

7. Preparing State Sales ratio forms and compiling a sale data file.

8. Composing routine correspondence and producing mailings as needed.

9. Issuing Certificates of Correction in accordance to State Statute.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to work independently and will receive guidance and general supervision from the Assessor.

Qualifications: High School Diploma supplemented by courses in property assessment and three (3) years of responsible work experience in an Assessor’s office are mandatory for this position. Knowledge of the VISION appraisal system (CAMA), GIS and Quality Data System preferred.

Special Requirements: Must have or be able to obtain a Connecticut Certified Municipal Assessor certification within one year of appointment.

Benefits: Thirteen paid holidays per year · Paid vacation days · Health Insurance · Pension Plan· Optional participation in the Town’s defined contribution retirement plan with a maximum Town match of 2% of the employee’s gross annual income, including overtime · Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

This position is available immediately. If interested and qualified, please submit a completed Application for Employment and resume by the listed deadline date. Application forms may be obtained from and must be submitted to the: Town of Suffield Human Resources Department, 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078-2041.

Contact Information: For any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (860) 668-3840. Joyce Chin Feeney, Director of Human Resources, Town of Suffield, 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078-204, Fax (860) 668-3898

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The Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments

Regional Revaluation Program Director

The salary range is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience, with benefit package.

Posted 1/12/2010

The Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (NECCOG) (12 towns with a population of 88,777) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Regional Revaluation Program Director. Under the direction of the Executive Director and in consultation with the Regional Revaluation Oversight Committee the Regional Revaluation Program Director will be responsible for the development and operation of a new regional revaluation program for the NECCOG member towns. The successful candidate will, as a minimum, be Certified by the State of Connecticut as a Revaluation Supervisor pursuant to Section 12-2b and/or Section 12-2c of the Connecticut General Statutes, and such other statutes and regulations that the State of Connecticut may promulgate from time to time, and shall have not less than five (5) years of practical appraisal experience in the appraisal of commercial, industrial, apartment, and residential type properties. Five (5) years of this experience shall have been in the mass appraisal field and shall have occurred within the past two (2) years. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written abilities, interpersonal communications, organizational and planning skills.

Position open until suitable candidate chosen.

Send resume with a cover letter, three work related references and salary requirements to: NECCOG Executive Director, Regional Revaluation Search, 125 Putnam Pike (PO Box 759), Dayville, CT 06241.

NECCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Town of Trumbull

TAX ASSESSOR

Salary: Negotiable, depending upon experience.

Posted 1/5/2010

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Works under the general direction of the Director of Finance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises the staff of the office of the Tax Assessor.

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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Certification of CCMA designation preferred, and/or a four (4) year college degree in Business Administration and over five (5) years experience in an Assessor’s office.

Please fax or mail correspondence to: Town of Trumbull; Mary Ann Meier, Personnel Manager, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611

 mmeier@trumbull-ct.gov   PH: 203.452.5041   FAX: 203.452.3856