Assistant Assessor Trainee II (AATII)

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston Assessing Department is seeking Assessor Trainees to develop deep knowledge of neighborhoods and property valuation. You will conduct inspections, collect data, and review sales and commercial submissions, with travel across the City and a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Training includes pathways to become Accredited Assessors through MAAO/IAAO coursework. This 35-hour week role reports to a unit manager and supports the municipal valuation mission.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation required; may be obtained on the job in the first three years.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License with a safe driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic math and analytical ability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, professional, and courteous assistance to the public.
• Perform property inspections and collect and verify data with high accuracy.
• Review sales transactions.
• Review commercial property submissions, such as inventory listings or income and expense data.
• Data entry and analysis.
• Respond to constituent questions on property values.
• Willingness to travel to all City neighborhoods.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical ability

Mathematical ability

Willingness to travel

Education

Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The mission of the City of Boston Assessing Department is to accurately collect data, assess property at its full and fair cash value, and provide prompt and courteous service to the public. The Assessing Department is a leader in municipal valuation and seeks to maintain that status by attracting talented, experienced individuals to our core staffing.

The backbone of the City’s valuation system, Assessor Trainees will develop a deep knowledge of our neighborhoods and property valuation. Work includes frequent trips throughout the City to review and update property attributes and converse with our residents. Attention to detail is a must.

Trainees are provided with the opportunity to become Accredited Assessors through coursework provided by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

Position reports to the unit manager or assigned supervisor of a higher grade.

• Provide prompt, professional, and courteous assistance to the public.
• Perform property inspections and collect and verify data with a high level of accuracy.
• Review sales transactions.
• Review commercial property submissions, such as inventory listings or income and expense data.
• Data entry and analysis.
• Respond to constituent questions on their property values.
• Willingness to travel to all City neighborhoods.
• Perform related work as required.

• A Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation is required; the accreditation can be obtained on the job during the first three (3) years of employment.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid Massachusetts Driver's License and a safe driving record.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic math and analytical ability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, and Google Suite a plus.

CORI/SORI check required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-14

Hours per week: 35, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm