Principal Assessor

Job Description

The town of Sheffield (population 3,400), located in the Berkshires just north of the Connecticut border, is seeking a Principal Assessor. Sheffield is a Right to Farm community with an annual FY25 budget of $14 million and a proposed FY27 Tax Rate of $12.68.

The Principal Assessor is appointed by the Select Board. This position is responsible for the administration of the Town’s property appraisal systems under the general direction of the three member Board of Assessors and performs all other related work as required. Please visit www.sheffieldma.gov, Board of Assessors for the complete list of position responsibilities.

The ideal candidate would have a Master’s or Bachelor’s in business administration or five years’ of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience and other skills as follows:

• Experience as a Town Assessor (preferred, not required)
• Municipal finance experience
• Open and approachable, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to create a trusting and respectful atmosphere
• Creative thinker with strong work ethic
• Ability to listen to and interact with citizens

The starting salary range is $80,000 – $85,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is a 35- hour four-day work week position with full benefits.

The town of Sheffield is an EOE employer.