Supervisor Assistant Assessor

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking a seasoned real estate appraisal professional for a provisional appointment. The role involves analyzing and appraising diverse properties using mass appraisal techniques, preparing submissions for the Appellate Tax Board, and presenting testimony when needed.

The position also requires coordinating with other units and guiding staff on projects. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant professional experience, with supervisory experience preferred, and

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of full-time professional experience in real estate appraisal or related field.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Professional designations (MAA, CMA, CAE) or a related college degree preferred.
• Training, mentoring, and staff motivation experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and project management skills preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of valuation methodology and CAMA systems preferred.
• Ability to present to the public and coworkers preferred.
• Ability to prepare appraisal reports and data-driven communications preferred.
• Knowledge of assessing operations and departmental standards preferred.
• Must maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license and safe driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, describes, and appraises properties using mass appraisal techniques, including computerized methods.
• Prepares appraisals for submission to the Appellate Tax Board and testifies as needed.
• Serves as liaison to other units and coordinates information for the public and other stakeholders.
• Manages projects, handles special assignments, and performs related duties as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training staff

Teamwork

Project management

Public speaking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS in business or public administration

MAA / CMA / CAE designation

Tools

CAMA systems

Job description

This is a provisional appointment.

Reports to the designated manager, reviews work, and provides direction and training to assessing staff.

• Analyzes, describes, and appraises property of all types using mass appraisal techniques, including computerized methodology.
• Prepares appraisals for submission to the Appellate Tax Board and presents testimony as necessary.
• Serves as liaison to other units and oversees provision of information to the public and other interested parties.
• Manages projects, handles special assignments, and performs other duties as required.
• Performs related work as required.

• At least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in real estate appraisal or a related field is required. At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Professional designation - MAA, CMA, CAE (Mass. Accredited Assessor, Certified Mass. Assessor, Certified Assessment Evaluator), and/or college degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and motivate staff preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal, and project management skills preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of valuation methodology, including CAMA (computer-assisted mass appraisal) systems and appraisal of complex and/or specialized properties preferred.
• Ability to make presentations and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers preferred.
• Ability to prepare appraisal reports, management documents, analyses, and professional communications, including data and statistical information preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of assessing operations and departmental standards and goals preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license. Safe driving record.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

City of Boston Residency Required

Terms

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-18

Hours per week: 35