TAX ASSESSING CLERK

City of Woonsocket; Massachusetts; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Woonsocket is seeking a Tax Assessing Clerk to handle transfer of deeds and related clerical duties in the Tax Assessor Division. This in-person role requires attention to detail and accuracy in updating city databases and recording transfers.

Responsibilities include reviewing deeds, maintaining address files, evaluating tax exemptions, and assisting the public with tax questions. A high school diploma or GED and 35 wpm typing are required; municipal office experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typing at least 35 words per minute by testing.
• Municipal tax assessment or office experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• accurately updating all City computer databases with regard to real estate transfers.
• reviewing deeds and all relevant documents when transferring ownership or real estate, confirming accuracy of all assessment data, then recording property transfer information in City tax assessment systems.
• updating and maintaining address files across all City tax and utility billing systems.
• determining appropriateness of all tax exemption requests.
• working with the general public with general tax questions.

Connaissances

Typing 35 wpm

Tax assessment knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

The City of Woonsocket is looking for a Tax Assessing Clerk. Under general supervision, the Tax Assessing Clerk is responsible for all work related to the transfer of deeds from one owner to another, as well as other regular and assigned clerical functions in the Tax Assessor Division. Those regular and assigned tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• accurately updating all City computer databases with regard to real estate transfers;
• reviewing deeds and all relevant documents when transferring ownership or real estate, confirming accuracy of all assessment data, then recording property transfer information in City tax assessment systems;
• updating and maintaining address files across all City tax and utility billing systems;
• determining appropriateness of all tax exemption requests;
• working with the general public with general tax questions.

Must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent, and must be able to type at a minimum rate of thirty-five (35) words per minute as determined by testing either through the RI Department of Labor and Training, or similar testing online. Experience in a municipal tax assessment office or general office experience, especially in a real estate field, is a plus.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 Classification: Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Weekly Rate: $864.55 to $910.75 per week \[M22A\] Hours of Work: 40.0 hours per week

Examination Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Woonsocket City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Typing Certificate: A prerequisite of a Typing Certification is required and can be obtained through RI Department of Labor & Training by appointment at [phone], or online at www.typing.com

The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Note: this is an in-person position