Deputy Director of Valuation

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston's Assessing Department seeks a Deputy Director to oversee valuation operations and supervise staff. You will coordinate with leadership on strategic initiatives and manage real estate market data, CAMA systems, and compliance with city policies.

Requires a bachelor's degree with supervisory experience and a preferred professional designation; strong communication, data analysis, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field is preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of valuation methodology and CAMA systems highly preferred.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises collection, maintenance, and reporting of real estate market data.
• Develops valuation standards for commercial property.
• Trains and supervises staff; coordinates with Board of Review.
• Leads projects to improve division operations and abatement handling.
• Performs statistical analysis and interprets government policies.
• Represents the department in interdepartmental meetings and events.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Project management

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public admin

Professional designation (MAA/CMA/CAE)

Tools

CAMA systems

Microsoft Word for Windows

Excel

Access

Job description

Overview

The mission of the Assessing Department is to accurately assess property and provide prompt and courteous responses to requests for service from the public. We collect all property tax data and maintain records of property ownership in Boston. We're also in charge of tax billing for motor vehicle excise and boat excise taxes.

Overview

The mission of the Assessing Department is to accurately assess property and provide prompt and courteous responses to requests for service from the public. We collect all property tax data and maintain records of property ownership in Boston. We're also in charge of tax billing for motor vehicle excise and boat excise taxes. The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the Valuation or designee and assists the Director in the overall management of operations and determines the valuation of all taxable real estate and personal property in the City of Boston.

Responsibilities

• Supervises collection, maintenance, and reporting of real estate market data for commercial purposes, including sales, rents, expenses, and capitalization rates.
• Develops valuation standards (cost and income tables, market rents, expense allowances, capitalization rates, etc.) for commercial property.
• Selects, trains, and supervises staff.
• Conducts and directs administrative projects involving valuation operations and coordination with the Board of Review.
• Assists in the development of strategies and recommendations concerning determination and reduction of abatement liability.
• Analyzes and evaluates systems relating to valuation and research functions.
• Organizes and implements projects to improve division operations and the handling of abatement cases.
• Performs complex statistical analysis; interprets and implements government policies, ordinances, statutes, and regulations; formulates office policies, procedures, and rules.
• Carries out special projects.
• Represents the department in interdepartmental meetings and public events.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• At least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in assessment administration or a related field within a large jurisdiction of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity. A bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. There is no substitution for supervisory experience.
• Professional designation - MAA, CMA, CAE (Mass. Accredited Assessor, Certified Mass. Assessor, Certified Assessment Evaluator) or more advanced designation preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of valuation methodology, CAMA systems (computer-assisted mass appraisal) and assessment operations and research is highly preferred.
• Ability to analyze and manage data required.
• Demonstrated administrative and project management skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise staff.
• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet complex operational goals in required time frames preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in the proficient use of various computer software programs, including Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel and Access, and other software applications preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Terms

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-9

Hours per week: 35

Supplemental Information

Terms: Union/Grade: SENA/MM1-9

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.