Director of Assessing

Starting Annual Range (DOE): $85,476-$98,297

General Description:

The purpose of this position is to perform professional, administrative and technical work in managing the operations of the Assessor’s department and in the appraisal of town-wide property in accordance with state and local statute and regulations. Position is responsible for establishing real and personal property values to meet Massachusetts Department of Revenue requirements for annual interim adjustments and 5-year certification, as well as maintaining and acting upon excise, boat, and supplemental billing and Real Estate and Abatement exemption application.

Position reports directly to the Finance Director.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Annually value, analyze, and review all properties including new construction to meet DOR standards to receive certification of values and defend these values when appealed through abatement applications or Appellate tax board appeals.
• Annually value, analyze, and review all personal property including new assets to meet DOR standards to receive certification of values and defend these values when appealed through abatement applications or Appellate tax board appeals.
• Prepare legal file for tax billing for quarterly tax billing process.
• Process all motor vehicle and boat excise commitments and abatements inclusive of end of month reports.
• Work collectively with the finance team to complete Tax Recap for fiscal years tax rate approval.
• Prepare documentation for Tax Classification Hearing at Town Council to determine the tax factor annually.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of MA General Law, particularly Chapter 59 relating to assessments to be able to effectively explain and educate taxpayers of assessing practices relating to their assessment and tax liability.
• Attend continuing educational seminars to keep abreast of changing laws and practices.
• Attends and participates in all Board of Assessor meetings as well as department head and other committee meetings as required.
• Prepare and submit departmental budget annually.
• Performs similar or related work as needed.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience and education equivalent required.

Must possess valid Driver’s License. MMA Accredited Assessor preferred or must have the ability to be accredited within two (2) years of employment

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in a similar position, preferably in Assessing; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Vision and Munis software preferred.

• Knowledge of contemporary techniques of GIS applications.
• General knowledge of windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of appraisal methodologies.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Ability to coordinate, multi-task office activities and to supervise staff.
• Ability to work well with other staff members and to lead by example.
• Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various departments in cross-disciplinary projects, integration of…