Senior Assistant Director of Assessments & Valuation

Town of Needham; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided training

Professional development opportunities

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Town of Needham is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Assessing to oversee daily office operations, supervise staff, and support property appraisal and valuation work. The role includes inspecting properties, guiding assessment processes, and ensuring accurate records for abatement and Town reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience with supervisory responsibilities, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4–6 years of related experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality customer service, record‑keeping accuracy, and proper guidance regarding assessment and abatement documentation.
• Assist the Director of Assessing by researching and providing data for Town officers, reports, local officials and department heads and the Department of Revenue.
• Oversee the field work distribution and inspections, may perform field measurements and inspections of residential and commercial properties.
• Assist with research and data gathering for Appellate Tax Board procedures; assists with analysis of property values, market trends and recent sales data.
• Maintain communication with taxpayers, attorneys, consultants and appraisers.
• Perform data processing procedures for valuation techniques; utilize state and other software platforms. Guide staff on assessing procedures and record management.
• Support compliance activities including periodic inspections, subdivision review, photo‑file updates, and statistical analysis required for recertification.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Data research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Valuation software

Job description

Town of Needham is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Assessing to oversee daily office operations, supervise staff, and support property appraisal and valuation work. The role includes inspecting properties, guiding assessment processes, and ensuring accurate records for abatement and Town reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience with supervisory responsibilities, along with a valid driver’s license.