Assistant Assessor: Property Valuation & Inspections

Town of Duxbury; Duxbury (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Duxbury is seeking an Assistant Assessor to document New Growth and maintain the real property database. You will work with the Director of Assessing to analyze sales, ensure data quality, and support the abatement process using the CAMA system.

Responsibilities include conducting cyclical inspections, updating records, and assisting with notices and testimony. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation is preferred, with evening Board of Assessors meetings possible.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year college with an associate’s degree and 3–5 years related work experience in assessing/appraising or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Accredited Assessor Designation (MAA) preferred or attained within two years of employment.
• Familiar with real property appraisal methods and MA laws relating to municipal finance and property assessment; experience with CAMA systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect real property undergoing changes (new construction, additions) and conduct cyclical inspections per DOR guidelines and the Duxbury Data Collection Manual.
• Devote time to community fieldwork: inspection, measurement, and photography of land and structures.
• Update CAMA data, review building plans, and prepare sketches and photographs.
• Assist in abatement documentation and provide testimony as required.
• Support office functions: motor vehicle excise, exemptions, forms, DOR reporting, and senior tax work-off processing.

Skills

Property appraisal

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree

MAA designation preferred

Tools

Vision CAMA

OpenGov Permitting

SoftRight Billing

RRC Personal Property Services

CAI GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Town of Duxbury is seeking an Assistant Assessor to document New Growth and maintain the real property database. You will work with the Director of Assessing to analyze sales, ensure data quality, and support the abatement process using the CAMA system.

Responsibilities include conducting cyclical inspections, updating records, and assisting with notices and testimony. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation is preferred, with evening Board of Assessors meetings possible.