Assistant Assessor

Job Description

Union/Pay Scale: Steelworkers – Grade: 11
Annual Salary: $79,850.82-$103,824.26

POSITION SUMMARY (FULL DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS)
This position provides support to the Director of Assessing and other office staff in all aspects of the Assessing Office, to include administrative and assessing tasks. Operates within the policies and objectives of the city to perform field, technical, analytical and supervisory functions. Appraising and classification of all properties and interpretation of Massachusetts General Laws relating to real estate assessment for tax purposes. Assist with in-house revaluation and certification programs required by the Department of Revenue. Responsible for sales analysis utilizing MLS (Multiple Listing Service) under the supervision of the Director of Assessing and fulfills the Director’s responsibilities in the Director’s absence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS and DUTIES
Assessing
• Assist Director of Assessing in all aspects of the office functions.
• Assist in fieldwork, sales verification, building permits, photographing property, map updates, abatements, Appellate Tax Board preparation and special assignments.
• Assist in all aspects of Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Excise and problem solving.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets for various office tasks and future studies.
• Researching Massachusetts State Laws when necessary.
• Act as a liaison and source of information for internal departments as well as the public.
• Etc..

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