Town of Hamden

DEPUTY ASSESSOR 

 Salary Range: To $71,083, based on experience. 

Posted 8/30/2010

Position Definition:  Performs administrative, technical and field work in assisting the Assessor in the valuation of real and personal property; performs responsible field investigations and inspections in evaluating property; and collects and processes information to establish the Town's Grand List. 

Examples of Essential Duties: Plans, organizes and oversees the daily activities of the professional and support staff in the receipt and processing of real estate, personal property and motor vehicle property information. Plans, organizes and implements training programs for staff in assessment practices and procedures, changes in assessment regulations and laws, and information technology.  Supervises the maintenance and updating of assessment maps, records and lists, and updates maps by drawing land splits, new subdivisions, etc.  Co-ordinates the updating of assessment maps in house and on-line with GIS (Geographic Information System) Manager. Assists members of the public.  Authorizes creation and entry of certificates of correction.  Assists the Chief Assessor in co-ordinating the periodic revaluation of all property and in preparing budget recommendations for the Office.  Monitors approved Office budget and maintains Office accounts and personnel records, including payroll. Represents Assessing Office, and participates in, professional meetings and conferences.  Assumes responsibility for the Office in the absence of the Assessor.

Minimum Qualifications Required:  A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience as an appraiser or real property assessor; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Thorough knowledge of tax and assessment laws of the State of Connecticut.  A thorough knowledge of assessment techniques and procedures is required.  Must acquire a proficiency in department-specific computer applications including CAMA (Vision Appraisal), Administrative package (MUNIS) and GIS, and have a general knowledge of integrated software such as Microsoft Office and its applications including Word and Excel, or be able to acquire these skills within a limited training period. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is necessary. The ability to supervise and train employees in assessment procedures is required.  A demonstrated ability to establish working relations with the public, other department heads, officials and subordinates is necessary.  The ability to interpret and apply laws and ordinances to problems of property appraisals, assessment and review is required.  An ability to prepare reports with recommendations in a clear, concise manner is required.

License or Certificates:  Certified as a Connecticut Municipal Assessor, CCMA I or CCMA II, maintained through required continuing education (CCMA II preferred).  A current Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license. 

Union position, thirty five hour work week.  Closing date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 4:00 P. M. 

For a complete job description and application, contact the Town of Hamden Personnel Office, 2750 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518. Telephone (203) 287-7130.

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Town of Suffield

ASSISTANT ASSESSOR

Effective: August 19, 2010 through 1:00 pm on September 3, 2010

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

Posted 8/19/2010

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.

Starting Compensation: $19.18 per hour. This is a union position which will be compensated in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

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. 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 06078-2041

(860) 668-3840 and Fax (860) 668-3898

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SALARY: $60,988, effective 7/1/2010

Position: Union, Salaried, Non-Exempt, 35 hour workweek

Posted 8/11/2010

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GENERAL FUNCTION

This is very responsible, technical and administrative work involving the direction of a municipal property assessment operation. Work involves responsibility for the valuation of real and personal property and for the preparation of the annual Grand List. Duties include policy recommendation, division planning, and direction and administration of division activities. This position is also invested with making the most difficult property assessment technical decisions. The work requires that the employee have thorough knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of property assessment work.

EDUCATION, ABILITIES AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A four year degree from a recognized college or university in economics, finance, real estate or a related area, plus four years of progressively responsible assessment or appraisal experience, including supervisory experience, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year of experience for each year of education.

• Municipal Assessor II (CCMA II) or Certified I (CCMA I) to become CCMA II in near future (condition of employment).

• Thorough knowledge of property assessment principles and practices.

• Thorough knowledge of property assessment laws, regulations and ordinances.

• Good knowledge of data processing technology as applied to a municipal assessment operation.

• Thorough ability in property appraisal and assessment.

• Considerable ability in oral and written communications.

• Considerable ability to administer the activities of a municipal property assessment department and to supervise the work of others.

• Considerable ability to enforce regulations with firmness and tact.

• Considerable ability to make decisions within deadlines.

• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, property owners, and the general public.

• Valid Connecticut State Driver’s License

APPLICATION:

Submit application, resume and letter of interest to Nancy Latour, Director of Payroll & Human Resources, Town of Thomaston, 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787. Written or oral exams may be required. The Town of Thomaston conducts background investigations for all positions prior to hiring. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be considered for the position.

Applications will be accepted to August 25, 2010.    EOE / AAE