Assessor Assistant Ellsworth

Overview

CITY of ELLSWORTH, Maine

Assessor Assistant

The Assessing Department is seeking candidates for the position of Assessor Assistant. This position involves all aspects of administering the assessment process. The ideal candidate should have robust customer service skills with knowledge of assessment practices and property tax law, strong technical skills, and great attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office and assessing software (TRIO/Vision) is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Certified Maine Assessor (CMA) or be CMA-certified within one year of hire.

Starting pay will be based on qualifications and budgetary allowance. The City of Ellsworth provides an excellent benefit package.

Please submit application, cover letter, and resume to:

Human Resources
1 City Hall Plaza
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Employment applications are required from all applicants and are available along with the job description at the Human Resources Office, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth Maine, or sworthmaine.gov.

While there is no fixed deadline, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the posting once we find the right candidate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Ellsworth considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law. With limited exceptions, e-mails sent to and from the City of Ellsworth are considered public records under Maine’s Freedom of Access Act (FOAA).

Public records are open to inspection and may be copied and distributed to others, including members of the media. Unless the e-mail meets one of the exceptions to the public records provisions, there should be no expectation of privacy or confidentiality.

POSITION: Assessor Assistant

DATE: February, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Assessing

SUPERVISOR: City Assessor

This is a highly responsible position assisting the Assessor, Code Enforcement and the Planning Department in aspects of administering the assessment process and office operations. Under the general direction of the Director of Urban Planning and Development and in accordance with applicable Maine law, this position assists with conducting the appraisal and assessment of real and personal property for tax purposes and developing the methods and procedures for administering the assessing program.

In the Assessor’s absence, this position assumes all duties and responsibilities of the Assessor, except for those which by law may not be delegated.

Appraisal and Valuation Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and maintenance of a mass appraisal program to appraise all real and personal property for property tax purposes. Assists with the annual evaluation and update of building and land pricing schedules.
• Assesses additions or improvements to structures and new construction. Measures structures and drafts sketches on field cards; enters data into CAMA software. Maintains updated property record cards.
• Assists the Assessor in listing personal property and maintaining accurate business records.
• Performs changes of all deeded transfers of ownership of real and personal property, developing and carrying out necessary recordkeeping.
• Performs title searches from office records to determine land parcel boundaries; advises GIS Department of necessary tax map changes.
• Assists in the review of abatement applications and the preparation of abatement cases to the Ellsworth Board of Assessment Review, the State Board of Assessment Review, and Superior Court. Maintains accurate records.
• Consults with and assists the Assessor on appraisal and valuation issues as requested.

Tax and Fiscal Management

• Assists the Assessor with the completion of the annual commitment.
• Assists the Assessor with the preparation of the annual Municipal Valuation Return and Sales Ratio Study for Maine Revenue Services.

Records and Data Management

• Assists in the design,…