Principal Assessor

Create, plan, and direct the efficient and uniform administration of local tax laws and the Department of Revenue

• Strong understanding of Massachusetts General laws as they pertain to municipal assessing
• Mass appraisal standards and procedures
• motor vehicle excise tax commitments, abatements, exemptions, and appellate tax hearings
• strong working knowledge of valuation methods, cyclicals, sales, field inspections and supplemental billing
• expert witness appearance before the MA Appellate experience desired
• superior technical, analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• ability to communicate complex matters in a tactful and courteous manner
• ability to be organized, exercise initiative and independent judgement, meet deadlines, think analytically and develop new or revised systems
• be a skilled negotiator
• maintain good public relations
• keep confidential information
• effectively manage and mentor staff
• read and interpret maps
• physically perform onsite property inspections
• ability to work collaboratively with Town Administrator, Board of Assessors, other boards and committees, departments, co-workers and public
• Associates or higher degree in a related field with five to seven years of increasingly responsible, related and supervisory experience desired
• required to be certified as a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA)
• possess a current MA Driver’s license

• Excellent health insurance
• PTO benefits
• annual step progression
• cost of living adjustment