Assistant Assessor

Job Description

The Town of Bolton seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Assessor. Working under the general direction of the elected Board of Assessors with guidance from the Regional Assessor, the Assistant Assessor manages the day-to-day operations of the Assessors’ Office and ensures the timely completion of the Town’s annual assessment cycle.

Responsibilities include assisting residents and other departments with assessing and tax matters; maintaining CAMA and GIS records; processing deeds, abatements, exemptions and motor vehicle excise matters; administering personal property, Chapter 61 and charitable-property programs; preparing commitments and reports; and supporting Department of Revenue certification requirements.

Candidates must have an associate degree in business administration or a related field, supplemented by coursework in real estate appraisal, and two years of relevant business or customer-service experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Municipal assessing experience and familiarity with CAMA, GIS and VADAR are preferred. Candidates should hold or be working toward the Massachusetts Accredited Assessor certification.

This is a benefit-eligible, 32-hour-per-week position with a Monday-through-Thursday schedule. The expected hiring range is $25.91-$27.48/hr, depending on qualifications and experience.

A full job description is available at www.bolton-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5632/Assistant-Assessor-Bolton-JD-100626