Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program Manager

Taxes; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxes in Vermont seeks a senior assessor to support municipalities in appraising high-value commercial properties and establishing fair property tax values. The role is field-based across northern or southern Vermont and involves coordinating with vendors, training municipal officials, and reviewing appraisals.

The position requires collaboration with municipal officials, appraisal vendors, and department staff, serving as a district advisor to 10-15 municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in property assessment, tax administration, or real estate appraisal.
• Experience reviewing appraisals, especially for utility and commercial properties.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with vendors to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn tax law and policies.
• Reliable transportation for travel to municipalities and Montpelier meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program activities.
• Coordinate with appraisal vendors and municipal officials to ensure timely workflows.
• Provide training to municipal officials on appraisal processes and policies.
• Review appraisals for accuracy and fairness across utilities and commercial properties.
• Serve as district advisor to 10-15 municipalities and collaborate with department staff.

Skills

Real estate appraisal

Vendor coordination

Project management

Tax law knowledge

Travel to municipalities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program Manager supports Vermont municipalities in appraising high-value commercial properties to establish fair property tax values. This senior assessor role involves day-to-day program management, vendor coordination, training municipal officials, reviewing appraisals, and serving as a district advisor to 10-15 municipalities. The position is field-based in either the northern or southern portion of Vermont and requires collaboration with municipal officials, appraisal vendors, and department staff.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in property assessment, tax administration, or real estate appraisal (or high school diploma and 6+ years)
• Experience in real estate appraisal/assessment with demonstrated ability to review appraisals, especially for utility and commercial properties
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating with vendors to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn tax law and policies
• Reliable personal transportation for travel to municipalities and periodic office meetings in Montpelier