Senior Property Assessor & Valuation Lead

Town-of-Killingly; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Killingly seeks a qualified Assessor to oversee valuation of real and personal property, eligibility for exemptions, and annual abstract/grand list reporting. The role includes supervising the Assessor’s Office, coordinating revaluations, and maintaining records and GIS data.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, CCMA I certification, supervisory experience, and strong appraisal expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required or preferred.
• CCMA I certification required; CCMA II desirable but not required; CCMA II must be obtained within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Find, list, measure, and value real and personal property in the Town (taxable and tax-exempt).
• Determine eligibility for abatements and exemptions and apply them.
• Summarize ownership, values, and exemptions into annual abstract/grand list and report to eight districts.
• Oversee contract revaluations from RFP to completion; certify revaluation.
• Maintain records and databases; manage GIS and online information; update tax maps.
• Coordinate 911 street numbering; administer State Homeowner’s and Town Freeze programs and Renter’s Rebate Program.
• Provide information to Board of Assessment Appeals and defend valuation in court; supervise Assessor’s Office staff.
• Budget preparation for the department and daily office operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

CCMA I certification

CCMA II certification (desirable)

Job description

The Town of Killingly seeks a qualified Assessor to oversee valuation of real and personal property, eligibility for exemptions, and annual abstract/grand list reporting. The role includes supervising the Assessor’s Office, coordinating revaluations, and maintaining records and GIS data.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, CCMA I certification, supervisory experience, and strong appraisal expertise.