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Title: Chief Assessor (35hrs/wk)Supervisor: Finance DirectorGrade: N/AUnion: NoClassification: Exempt
Summary:
Responsible and highly complex administrative, supervisory, and professional work in appraising and assessing real and personal property; in planning, managing and directing the activities of the Board of Assessors and Assessing Department; related work as required. Work includes varied duties requiring many different processes within the broad appraising and assessing field. Decisions must be made based on an evaluation of unusual circumstances, variations in approach and incomplete data. Able to interpret considerable data, refines methods and techniques, and maintains detailed and accurate records of decisions. The position involves identifying and resolving critical problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following; other duties may be assigned:
- Appraises and assesses real property, with the assistance of other members of the Board of Assessors. Annually revises values pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.59. Responsible for appraising and/or supervising the appraisal of residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property for the municipality. Conducts inspections of property, as necessary and appropriate, in order to maintain a uniform, full market value on all property. Assumes responsibility for all revaluing property every five years in accordance with D.O.R. guidelines.
- Responsible for defense of values at the Appellate Tax Board. This includes review of the appeal, preparation of the appraisal report, testimony of the report and review of the decision. To work with the Solicitors office in preparation of motions and interrogatories.
- In conjunction with the Harbormaster prepares a complete listing of all taxable boats in the City, then determines values for the purpose of issuing boat excise bills.
- Establishes taxable values for new, remodeled, or enlarged residential, commercial, and industrial buildings according to market data, replacement cost, and/or capitalization of income approach (which ever is applicable).
- Examines deeds, maps, building plans and permits, personal records and market data to obtain additional valuation data and to locate all taxable property.
- Inspects the location of new businesses to determine the values of taxable personal property, such as inventory, machinery, and office machinery and equipment.
- Compiles data and prepares information for the annual classification meeting with the Board of Assessors and City Council.
- Oversees an office staff of three (3) including an assistant assessor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Posses a strong knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws relating to municipal taxation;
- Hold a bachelors degree in business administration or related field and have five years experience in the assessing field or hold a high school diploma and have a minimum of eight years experience in the assessing field;
- Have a minimum of two years experience supervising staff in a business setting.
- Must possess state certification of Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) or acquire within three years of appointment.
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle license
- Experience with municipal accounting and assessing software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance or stoop. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Interested applicants should submit resumes/applications to jobs@beverlyma.gov or City of Beverly, Human Resources, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915