Assistant Assessor of Taxes

Worcesterchamber; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Assessor of Taxes in the Assessing Division within the Finance and Administration Department. Under the direction of the City Assessor, you will assist with field data collection, market research, and annual revaluation of all taxable residential property in the City.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, inspecting properties, and preparing local, state, and federal reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills and valid driver's license with reliable transport.
• Four years of experience in real property valuation preferred; other related roles may apply.
• Knowledge of MA property rules, market trends, and appraisal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining records related to real and personal property assessments.
• Conduct field data collection, measurements, and inspections for revaluation.
• Perform data quality reviews and market research to support valuations.
• Prepare local, state, and federal reports as needed and respond to complaints.
• Support abatement inspections and defend assessments when required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and organizational skills

Reliability and self-motivation

Ability to work independently and in a

Education

Associate’s degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field

Department of Revenue Certification as Assessor

Tools

Vision valuation software

Laser measuring devices

Workday software

Excel or spreadsheet programs

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Assessor of Taxes for the Assessing Division within the Finance and Administration Department. Under the direction of the City Assessor, the Assistant Assessor of Taxes is responsible for field data collection, data quality reviews, market research and other tasks as defined by the City Assessor towards the accomplishment of annual revaluation of all taxable residential property in the City. This position will assist in maintaining records (paper, digital, and photographic) pertaining to the assessment of real and personal property in the City. The work is performed under the direction of the Principal Assessor of Taxes. A substantial amount of time is spent inspecting, measuring, and analyzing properties both in the field as well as in the office utilizing ortho imagery. Assistant Assessors must possess knowledge of real estate markets, property type, specific appraisal data, characteristics, and have good communication skills to deal with the public in the field or office.

Essential Elements

• Assist in maintaining records (paper, digital, and photographic) pertaining to the assessment of real and personal property in the City.
• Keep up to date with the appraisal procedures, market trends and construction costs.
• Appraise property to obtain the true market value, make allowances for location, grade, condition, depreciation and obsolescence.
• Assist in the revaluation of real and personal property.
• Assist in answering complaints of over-assessment and defend assessments as necessary.
• Prepare necessary local, state and federal reports, as needed.
• Conducts abatement inspections as needed and compiles necessary data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of modern real property appraisal principles and practices and related regulations and laws.
• Knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values.
• Skilled in making typical real property appraisals, using databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software to prepare reports with varying degrees of complexity and detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a team member.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated and disciplined.
• Knowledge of Excel and/or other spreadsheet programs.
• Familiarity with Vision (or comparable) valuation software.
• Familiarity with laser measuring devices.
• Knowledge of the rules of Massachusetts as related to real property appraisal and assessments.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field, or;
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and one (1) year of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in a role involving the valuation of real property, such as appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide, or related role.
• Two (2) years of experience in a role involving the valuation of real property, such as appraiser.
• Two (2) years of experience in a role involving valuation data manager.
• Two (2) years of experience in a role involving real property appraisal aide, or related role.
• Department of Revenue Certification as Assessor.
• Experience with Workday software.

The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, [e-mail].