ASSISTANT ASSESSOR OF TAXES
ASSESSING DIVISION
CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Assessor of Taxes for the Assessing Division. The Assistant Assessor of Taxes will assist in the revaluation of real and personal property in the City. This position will assist in maintaining records (paper, digital, and photographic) pertaining to the assessment of real and personal property in the City.
The Assistant Assessor of Taxes performs field data collection, data quality reviews, market research and other tasks as defined by the City Assessor towards the accomplishment of annual revaluation of all taxable properties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of real estate markets, property types, specific appraisal data, and characteristics
- Knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values
- Knowledge of modern real property appraisal principles and practices and related regulations and laws
- Knowledge of Excel and/or other spreadsheet programs
- Familiarity with Vision (or comparable) valuation software
- Familiarity with laser measuring devices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Must be capable in making typical real property appraisals, skilled at using database, spreadsheet, and word processing software to prepare reports with varying degrees of complexity and detail
- Prepare necessary local, state, and federal reports, as needed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees
- Ability to effectively work individually and as a team member
- Ability to appraise properties to obtain the true market value, making allowances for location, grade, condition, depreciation, and obsolescence.
- Ability to inspect, measure, and analyze properties in the field.
- Ability to obtain Department of Revenue Certification as Assessor within 12 months of appointment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field
- One (1) year of experience in a role involving the valuation of real property, such as appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide, or related role
o An equivalent combination of education & experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements.
- Experience with valuation software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate studies, economics, finance, or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in a role involving the valuation of real property, such as appraiser,
- Two (2) years of experience in a role involving valuation data management
- Two (2) years of experience in a role involving real property appraisal aide, or related role.
- Department of Revenue Certification as Assessor
- Experience with Workday software
SALARY RANGE: $29.45-$35.90 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, preference provided to applicants who applied on or before 10/06/2023. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.
