Assistant Assessor- Residential

Assistant Assessor- Residential 
Town of Natick

The town of Natick is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and highly organized Assistant Assessor-Residential to join our team. A motivated professional will thrive performing technical and administrative work to assist the assessment and appraisal functions for the town.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections for residential property for permit activity, cyclical, and appeal purposes.
• Accurately measures, lists, and inventories residential new construction, often large, complex dwellings.
• Reviews plans and permits through OpenGov software. Utilizes software for permit tracking and sign-offs for project completion/issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Meets with taxpayers to discuss property characteristics, valuations, and valuation methodology.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Provide excellent customer service with taxpayers, builders, property owners and co-workers.
• Performs other related duties including assisting property tax exemption applicants and processing Motor Vehicle excise abatements through the MUNIS software program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in the assessing or appraisal related field
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Certification as a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) preferred or the ability to acquire this certification within three years.
• Strong research, data analysis, and reporting skills
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Experience with Tyler IAS or other mass appraisal software a plus
• Experience with municipal financial software (MUNIS preferred)

For a complete job description please visit:

www.natickma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18345/Assistant-Assessor–Residential

The town of Natick offers a generous benefit package in addition to competitive salary. Grade 3 classification pay plan, expected hiring range $72,000-$80,000, salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The position will remain open until it is filled.

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit one combined pdf document that includes a cover letter and resume with a file name (last name, job title applying, Natick) to hr@natickma.org or to the Director of Human Resources, Town of Natick, 13 East Central St., Natick, MA 01760.

EOE.