Assessor

Town-of-Killingly; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Killingly seeks a qualified Assessor to oversee valuation of real and personal property, eligibility for exemptions, and annual abstract/grand list reporting. The role includes supervising the Assessor’s Office, coordinating revaluations, and maintaining records and GIS data.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, CCMA I certification, supervisory experience, and strong appraisal expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required or preferred.
• CCMA I certification required; CCMA II desirable but not required; CCMA II must be obtained within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Find, list, measure, and value real and personal property in the Town (taxable and tax-exempt).
• Determine eligibility for abatements and exemptions and apply them.
• Summarize ownership, values, and exemptions into annual abstract/grand list and report to eight districts.
• Oversee contract revaluations from RFP to completion; certify revaluation.
• Maintain records and databases; manage GIS and online information; update tax maps.
• Coordinate 911 street numbering; administer State Homeowner’s and Town Freeze programs and Renter’s Rebate Program.
• Provide information to Board of Assessment Appeals and defend valuation in court; supervise Assessor’s Office staff.
• Budget preparation for the department and daily office operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

CCMA I certification

CCMA II certification (desirable)

Job description

The Town of Killingly seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Assessor.Primary responsibilities including but not limited to:finding, listing, measuring, and valuing all real and personal property in the Town, both taxable and tax exempt.Determines the eligibility for abatement programs and exemptions and applies them appropriately.Summarizes ownership, values and exemptions into annual abstract/grand list; provides appropriate summary to the eight separate districts in the Town. Reports various claims to the State for reimbursement of revenue losses and provides appropriate information for grants as necessary.Conducts field inspections/appraisals of property or reviews/supervises field work of staff and/or revaluation staff.Oversees the periodic contract revaluation of property from RFP through a completed project; responsible for the certification of revaluation.Maintains all records both manually and by computer as required; maintains database within the Town’s computer assisted mass appraisal system; assists in managing GIS program and updating of on-line web information for both the Town’s web site and information for the on-line mapping link.Assists in the coordination of the updating of tax maps to include changed information from other town departments and as the Town’s 911 Coordinator, is responsible for street numbering.Coordinator and administrator of State and Town Homeowner’s Programs and Town Freeze Program; as well as the administrator for the State Renter’s Rebate Program.Municipal Aircraft Registration Official, responsible for the registration of aircraft and reporting the State of Connecticut.Provides information to the Board of Assessment Appeals and prepares information to defend challenged appraisal values in court and otherwise.Supervises the daily operations of the Assessor’s Office and staff of two; prepares and administers the department’s budget.The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and will have some supervisory experience. A candidate with extensive appraisal education, with at least four years of real and personal property appraisal experience, including the use of a computer assisted mass appraisal system is preferred. Individuals with combinations of education and experience will be considered. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor I (CCMA I) is required and a CCMA II is highly desirable but not required. CCMA II is required to be obtained within the first three years of employment. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $112,000 per year. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and completed Town of Killingly Application by e-mail ([e-mail]) or by mail to the Town Manager’s Office, 172 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239. The 1st review of applicants will be Monday, October 26, 2026.Posted: October 5, 2026