Assessing Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct residential property inspections for cyclical revaluations, recent sales, and building permit updates;
• Maintain property records, sketches, photographs, and assessment data;
• Research and process real estate sales, tax abatements, exemptions, and personal property accounts, ensuring accurate records and compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• Administer the MGL Chapter 61 property classification program, including application review and annual renewals;
• Manage commercial and personal property accounts using the RRC database and assist with lot splits, addressing changes, and other property record updates;
• Cooky real estate and personal property tax commitments, including assisting with quarterly tax bill preparation in MUNIS and collaborating with the Treasurer/Collector, Accountant, and other departments;
• Calculate and administer sewer, water, and street betterments, maintain related databases, prepare commitment documents, and coordinate payments with the Town Collector;
• Prepare Board of Assessors meeting notices, agendas, and minutes;
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting property owners, taxpayers, builders, developers, and other stakeholders with assessment information, abatements, exemptions, and related inquiries via phone, email, and in person.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years of related experience in appraisal, assessment valuation, construction materials, or market analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Proficiency in MUNIS, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite is strongly preferred;
• Experience with Vision CAMA, GIS, and DOR Gateway systems is highly desirable;
• Municipal government experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• Typical office setting with regular interruptions for public inquiries;
• Fieldwork inspecting properties, both residential and commercial, both occupied and under construction, in all weather conditions;
• Navigating varying terrains and performing light physical tasks such as stooping, crouching, walking, lifting up to 10 pounds, and using tools like measuring devices and digital cameras;
• Frequent interaction with the public, town employees, mortgage companies, and tax services;
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.