Montville, CT

Assessor

Salary Range (Salary Range – ($78,042.10 - $91,814.23)

The Town of Montville is seeking an experienced Assessor. We offer a competitive salary, along with an excellent benefits package.

This is a full-time, Union position, and our package includes, Health and Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Automatic enrollment into the Connecticut Municipal Employee Retirement System (CMERS), Voluntary 457b Retirement Plan, Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits to include Cancer and Accident Plans, HSA employer contribution for waiving medical coverage, Vacation and generous Sick/PTO policy, including all federal holidays, a Floating Holiday and your birthday!

In this highly responsible role, the Assessor plans organizes and directs the activities and administers the statutory responsibilities of the Assessor's Office. This includes a variety of routine and complex technical field and office work in the appraisal of all commercial, residential, motor vehicles and/or personal property. The Assessor exercises supervision over training and development of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Plans work according to fiscal year schedule
  • Assigns work to assessment and clerical staff in the functional areas of appraisal, assessment, and administrative clerical duties
  • On a regular continuous basis, supervises and participates in the valuing of all taxable property to establish the Grand List.
  • Conducts inspections of existing properties, improved properties, and properties under construction to determine the value of properties.
  • Coordinates appraisal reviews and appeals before the Board of Tax Review.
  • Maintains and updates information concerning land, motor vehicles, and personal properties.
  • Makes spot auditing reviews of personal properties to assure compliance with tax laws and substantiating assessments.
  • Supervises maintenance of assessment maps, records, and lists, updates maps by drawing land splits, new subdivisions, etc.
  • Oversees and coordinates the decennial periodic revaluation of all taxable property.
  • Reviews and analyzes appraisal work performed by private appraisal firms.
  • Appears as Town Appraisal expert in court regarding contested appraisals.
  • Reviews and records authorized tax exemptions.
  • Inspects and prorates assessments to new properties under construction.
  • Prepares and administers annual approximation of office budget and gives to the Director of Finance to include in the Finance Budget.
  • Reviews and records authorized tax exemptions.
  • Provides information to other members of the public, attorneys, and Town Departments, such as the Town Clerk for submission of the M13 and M13a.
  • Receives information from other departments relative to changes in properties.
  • Submits regular and annual reports to the State Commissioner of Revenue as required.
  • Prepares statistical and narrative for the Finance Director, Mayor, and Town Council.

 

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

  • Explains appraisal methods and techniques and trains other personnel in their use, as well as assists with questions and problems relating to various appraisal methods and techniques.
  • Supervises automated processing of assessment notices.
  • Coordinated activities with Tax Collector and Finance Director to assure timely tax notices and collection.
  • Reviews and recommends need for, selection of, private appraisal services.
  • Supervises the training and development of employees of the Assessor Section of the Finance Department.
  • Participates in professional organizations to remain current in the assessment profession.

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, and four years’ experience in real and personal property evaluation work;

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in real estate appraisal work;

Any combination of experience and training, deemed sufficient by the Mayor and/or Finance, may be accepted in lieu of minimum educational qualifications.

NECESSARY LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

Connecticut Municipal Assessor Certification or ability to obtain one
Valid state driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of real estate appraisal principles, techniques, procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Considerable knowledge of building, zoning and construction codes; working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices relative to property appraisal.
  • Ability to read, understand and apply appraisal techniques.
  • Ability to read and understand legal descriptions and appraisal manuals.
  • ability to accurately appraise real and personal property.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to establish successful working relationships.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision and distance vision acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.

 

The Town of Montville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and encourage all job seekers to apply.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of physical/drug screening and Background investigation.

Closing Date: Open until filled

For consideration, please include a cover letter with resume and send to:

Direct Mail: Human Resources Department Town of Montville 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike Uncasville, CT 06382

Email: Human Resources Dept.
Fax: 860.848.4534
For questions, call: 860.848.6703
EOE

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.