Deputy Tax Assessor

Town of Trumbull•Trumbull, CT

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Tax Assessor, the Deputy Tax Assessor oversees the day-to-day technical and clerical work of the Tax Assessor’s Office, directs employees assigned by the Assessor, and exercises independent judgment while complying with Connecticut laws. The position supervises office staff and acts as the Tax Assessor in the Assessor’s absence. The role administers State and Town tax relief and exemption programs; assists the public with applications and assessment questions; maintains assessment records and related systems; supports personal property and motor vehicle grand-list processes; and coordinates assessment data and files with the Tax Collector’s Office. It also handles departmental budget and purchase-order responsibilities and prepares reports for the State Office of Policy and Management. Applicants must meet the stated minimum education and experience requirements and hold CCMA I or II certification. The examination is weighted entirely on experience and training. Any employment offer is subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and at least two years of experience in assessment or real estate appraisal; alternatively, six years of municipal tax assessing or appraisal experience in lieu of a degree.
CCMA I or II certification is required.
Knowledge of office procedures and principles of office management and/or record keeping.
Strong computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
Ability to respond courteously to the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn applicable State and Town laws.
Clear and concise written and oral communication.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and physical is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Vision, QDS, or other Assessor’s software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise the day-to-day technical and clerical work of the Tax Assessor’s Office and direct employees assigned by the Assessor.
Review and enter assessment data into a computer database to create new taxable accounts.
Administer State and Town tax relief programs, including maintaining files for disabled, veterans, elderly tax relief, and renters’ relief exemptions.
Assist members of the public with tax exemption applications and enter exemption information into assessment systems.
Provide technical information and assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, Town departments, Boards, and the Town Council, and provide technical backup for the Assessor’s Office.
Review and follow through on public questions and concerns regarding assessments and related matters.
Prepare information releases explaining assessment procedures, regulations, exemptions, and related matters.
Plan, organize, and prioritize departmental work according to standard office procedures.
Oversee maintenance of the GIS system and update assessor maps for newly assigned parcel numbers resulting from subdivisions or lot splits, including related clerical work.
Calculate and enter prorated assessments for tax relief programs.
Assist with Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Grand Lists, including identifying new businesses, mailing and processing declarations and exemptions, entering assessment data, identifying non-filers, mailing increase notices, and processing DMV data.
Manage the Department budget and purchase orders in accordance with budget guidelines.
Work with the State Office of Policy and Management regarding new State program guidelines and prepare statistical and narrative reports for submission to OPM.
Work closely with the Tax Collector’s Office and merge files into its system for tax billing.
Act as the Tax Assessor in the Assessor’s absence.