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Town Assessor

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Massachusetts Municipal Association

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United States , Swampscott

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Salary:

95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The town of Swampscott is seeking a qualified and experienced Town Assessor to serve as Department Head of the Assessing Department. Appointed by the Select Board, the Town Assessor reports operationally to the Town Administrator and functionally to the elected Board of Assessors.

Job Responsibility:

  • Administering all statutory assessing functions in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, including valuation of real and personal property
  • Administration of excise taxes
  • Preparation of the annual tax roll
  • Compliance with Department of Revenue requirements
  • Oversee departmental staff, budget, contractors, and cyclical revaluation programs
  • Represent the town before the Appellate Tax Board on assessment appeals

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (master’s preferred)
  • Minimum of five years of municipal assessing or appraisal experience, including supervisory responsibility
  • Massachusetts Accredited Assessor certification required or ability to obtain within two years

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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