6/15/2015 - ASSESSOR
Position Summary:  Directs and administers the activities and statutory responsibilities of the Assessor’s Office.  Oversees and performs technical evaluations for assessment of real estate and personal property for the purpose of taxation.  Reviews real estate sales and collects real estate value information for the development and computation of appraisal findings to current market value to prepare the grand list. Conducts on-site interior and exterior inspections, map reading, reviews all survey maps, organizes and oversees revaluation process, computes motor vehicle assessment bi-annually. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with CAMA or similar mass appraisal software, map reading, ability to measure, analytical ability, computer proficient in Word and Excel.  Knowledge of QDS Tax software a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Connecticut Driver’s License, Connecticut Municipal Assessor Certification or equivalent.  Bachelor degree in Business, Accounting Finance or some closely related field and four years of progressively responsible work experience in real and personal property appraisal including two years of municipal assessment function; OR an Associates degree in the fields above and six years of progressively responsible work experience including two years municipal assessment work supervising a major assessment function; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.  

Applications and a complete job description are available on our web page at www.wethersfieldct.gov.  All applications must be received in the Town Manager’s Office by 4:00 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2015. The Town of Wethersfield is an equal opportunity employer.