Deputy Director of Valuation

Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston's Assessing Department seeks a Deputy Director to lead valuation operations for real estate and personal property, oversee abatement strategies, and ensure accurate property tax administration.

The role requires strong supervision, data analysis, project management, and excellent communication skills; you will train staff, coordinate with boards, and represent the department at public events. Boston residency is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in assessment administration or related field in a large jurisdiction; 2+ years supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field preferred
• Mass. Accredited Assessor, CMA, or CAE designation preferred
• Thorough knowledge of valuation methodology and CAMA systems preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to train and supervise staff

Responsibilities

• Supervises collection, maintenance, and reporting of real estate market data for commercial purposes
• Develops valuation standards for commercial property
• Selects, trains, and supervises staff
• Conducts and directs administrative projects involving valuation operations
• Assists in strategies for abatement liability reduction
• Represents the department in interdepartmental meetings and public events

Skills

Supervision

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Mass. Accredited Assessor / CMA / CAE (preferred)

Tools

CAMA systems

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-9
Hours per week: 35

Terms: Union/Grade: SENA/MM1-9

Hours per week: 35