Assistant Assessor

Chelseama; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chelsea is seeking an Assistant Assessor to support the Director of Assessing and staff in all office and assessing tasks. The role covers fieldwork, sales verification, permits, property photography, map updates, and ABTA preparation under MA real estate laws. Excellent Excel/Word skills and confidentiality are required.

The position oversees staff coaching and training within the Assessing Department, with duties adapting to workload and priorities set by the Director of Assessing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Certification from the MA State Board of Real Estate Appraisers, IAAO or MAA designation is highly desirable.
• Designation from IAAO or MAAO or ability to achieve it within 3 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsibilities within this position can fluctuate according to workload demand determined by the Director of Assessing.
• Assist the Assessor in providing coaching, guidance, supervision and training of Assessing Department staff.

Skills

Approaches to value

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Math skills

Computer skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Driver's license

Background check

DOR Course 101

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

MA/IAAO/MAAO designation desirable

Designation within 3 years of hire

Job description

Union/Pay Scale: Steelworkers - Grade: 11

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Assistant Assessor

Assessor's Office Union/Pay Scale: Steelworkers - Grade: 11 Annual Salary: $77,525.07 - $100,800.25

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.
• Responsibilities within this position can fluctuate according to workload demand determined by the Director of Assessing.

Management and Staffing

• Assist the Assessor in providing coaching, guidance, supervision and training of Assessing Department staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to performthe essential functions of the job.
• Certification from the MA State Board of Real Estate Appraisers, IAAO or MAA designationis highly desirable.
• Designation from IAAO or MAAO or ability to achieve it within 3 years of hire date.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge utilizing all approaches to value.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey and enforce procedures in a professional, impartial and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work within and maintain confidentiality, which is crucial due to access to sensitiveinformation.
• Must have excellent math and computer skills and the ability to analyze data.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Word is essential.
• Valid Driver’s License and dependable vehicle.
• Must pass background CORI check and all other confidentiality requirements set forth by theMA Department of Revenue.
• Must pass the MA Department of Revenue Course 101 within 1 year of hire.

The City of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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