Property Assessing Trainee - Path to Accredited Assessor

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 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.