Data Assessor

City of Westfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield seeks a qualified assessor to work with the Chief Assessor and Board of Assessors to identify and list property for taxation. The role involves performing field and office appraisals, tracking new businesses, and assisting with cyclical inspections in line with Department of Revenue requirements.

Applicants should have an associate degree in a related field, 3 years of real estate appraisal experience, and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in business, economics, public administration or related field plus three years’ experience in real estate appraisal work.
• Massachusetts Accredited Assessors certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to property assessment.

Responsibilities

• Complete field and office appraisals for all personal property located within the City.
• Track new businesses and submit monthly reports to the Chief Assessor.
• Assist with cyclical property inspections as required by Department of Revenue.
• Manage exempt property data and related inspection/valuation reviews.
• Review Chapter Land data and forestry plans for accuracy.
• Update land valuations including GIS discrepancy reviews, splits and apportionments.
• Assist with abutters lists and related tasks.

Job description

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for working as a team to identify and list all property in Westfield for the purpose of taxation and to help provide administrative and technical support to the Chief Assessor and the Board of Assessors. Responsible for knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to the assessment of property.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Assessor. In the absence or under the direction of the Chief Assessor work is performed under the direction of the Assistant Assessor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Complete field and office appraisals for all personal property located within the City. Including reviewing Form of Lists and physical inspections.
• Track new businesses and submit monthly reports to the Chief Assessor.
• Assist with cyclical property inspections in accordance with Department of Revenue.
• Exempt property data management: 3ABC applications, City/State/Federal owned parcel, and all building permit inspections and valuation reviews associated with exempt properties.
• Chapter Land data management: Chapter Land accuracy review via applications and physical inspections. Review of forestry plans.
• Land valuations updates: GIS discrepancy reviews, splits and apportionments.
• Assist with abutters lists
• Related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• An advanced knowledge of the more specialized and/or technical activities.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to the assessment of property, such as local, social and economic factors affecting property values.
• Considerable skill in dealing tactfully and courteously with property owners and the public. Maintains effective working relationship with co-workers in office and those employed at Department of Revenue.
• An in-depth understanding of the department’s interrelationship with other departments and other municipalities.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in use of personal computers and various software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in business, economics, public administration or a related field plus three years’ experience in real estate appraisal work. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Possession of or willingness to obtain and maintain hire , the Massachusetts Accredited Assessors certification. Valid Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills

The physical demands of the position are in the moderate range. Regularly required to be sedentary, standing, or sitting while in an office setting with intermittent walking, crouching, stooping, bending and reaching. Able to lift up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above. Ability to access all such sites which includes driving to site. Minimal physical effort generally required in performing administrative inspection duties and moderate physical effort required when conducting field inspections during all types of weather conditions.

Motor Skills

The work requires motor skills for activities such as keyboarding, filing, moving objects and using a variety of office equipment and the ability to handle and manipulate small items.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

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