Principal Assessor

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Reports to
:
Finance Director/Town Manager Department
:
Assessors Grade
: 15 (SAP)

This position supports the Board of Assessors in the administration and execution of the duties of the office, including maintenance of the property database, valuation and classification of property, commitment of taxes, granting of exemptions and abatements, apportionment of betterments, and administration of excises.

The successful candidate will possess :

• Comprehensive knowledge of property appraisal principles and practices;
• Extensive knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws related to assessment and taxation and professionally accepted assessment practices;
• A high level of organization, discretion, and independence.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred;
  Associate's Degree with courses in business, finance and property assessment required;
• Three to five years’ experience in assessing field, including experience in the valuation of property for tax purposes in accordance with modern assessment principles.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle license;
• DOR Course 101 including Classification Training Workshop completion;
• Current Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (M.A.A.) designation is preferred or must be achieved within two years of date of hire;
• Familiarity with CAMA systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and MUNIS or similar municipal accounting software.

Full job description is available under "Job Details" on this page.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, benefited position. Grade 15 Salary Administration Plan position. $46.09-$56.70/hr.

Please send resume and employment application, available on the Town website, to Julie Belliveau, Assistant Town Manager/HR Director, PO Box 135, Lunenburg, MA 01462 or email Julie Belliveau.

Open until filled; preference given to applications received by June 11, 2026. AA/EOE.